The Song of Sir Gawain
By: Ashley Wells
Sometimes I wonder why
I decided to ride
‘Cause everyone said I should hide
But I will never give up my pride
And with this band around my waist
I will ride
Past the blue skies for my King
Though I know my death, this will bring
And I find
(Ohh Ohh)
That with temptations tempting me
I stood my ground, stayed on my feet
And I know
That I will soon stare at the axe
And the Green Knight will peer down on me
But I will not turn my back
Chorus:
Cause I’ve been through fear
And I’ve been though doubt
And I’ve been through a never ever ending amount
I’ve conquered temptation
Took the place of my King
And now I lay down my life
It’s hanging by a string
(I’m hanging by a string)
When I arrived in their palace
I promised to give what I received
She snuck herself into my chamber
And tried to have her way with me
I’ve always been honest, Always been cautious
Avoiding deceit
But she kissed me once, kissed me twice,
The third time took me by surprise
And I find
(Ohh Ohh)
That though I tried to remain true
It’s hard to be a knight with beauty tempting you
And I know
That though this wilderness seems strange
I would ride until the end of time
To complete my exchange
Chorus:
Cause I’ve been through fear
And I’ve been though doubt
And I’ve been through a never ever ending amount
I’ve conquered temptation
Took the place of my King
And now I lay down my life
It’s hanging by a string
(I’m hanging by a string)
Ohh Ohh ooo ooo
And now I lay down my life
It’s hanging by a string
(I’m hanging by a string)
Vamp:
Oh I remember when I criticized the other knights for being so afraid to be a man
But now I understand
That being true and strong and right can be the greatest sacrifice
But it’s hard to stand upright, when it can cost you your life
Chorus:
Cause I’ve been through fear
And I’ve been though doubt
And I’ve been through a never ever ending amount
I’ve conquered temptation
Took the place of my King
And now I lay down my life
It’s hanging by a string
(I’m hanging by a string)
Ohh Ohh ooo ooo
I’ve conquered temptation
Took the place of my King
And now I lay down my life
It’s hanging by a string
(I’m hanging by a string)
