The Fyrd Mantra

Words: Jóhann Steinarsson
Music: Beat It by Michael Jackson

I know that Huscarl's got you dead in his sights
Don't hide behind that shield, 'cause now it's time to fight
So raise that greatsword up, now swing with all your might
And beat him, just beat him

You can't go treatin' this like some kind of game
The crown is on the line, along with lots of fame
If you lay down your sword, you'll live out your life in shame
So beat him

Tighten up that gorget

Chorus 1
And beat him, beat him
Lay on until you defeat him
Strap on that helmet, stand up and fight
It doesn't matter if he calls it 'light'

Just beat him, just beat him
Just beat him, just beat him

He's getting cocky cause you've faced him before
He won the last three tournaments, or maybe more
His stance is getting loose, time to even out the score
So beat him, just beat him

No need for dirty tricks, no reason to cheat
Just get him off his guard and he will know defeat
So fight with honor true, stand firm and don't retreat
And beat him

Tighten up that gorget

Chorus 2
And beat him, beat him
Lay on until you defeat him
Strap on that helmet, stand up and fight
It doesn't matter if he calls it 'light'

Just beat him, beat him
Raise your blade up high and beat him
Lay on for glory, sword on helm ring
If you don't fight then you can't be a king

Just beat him, beat him, beat him, beat him
Beat him, beat him, beat him, beat him

Repeat Chorus 2 as desired

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