My first CD, this comprises a variety of songs I perform at renaissance fairs, highland games, pirate festivals, and so on. Ranging from the serious, to the romantic to the downright silly, I hope you enjoy this album.
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A song of the passion a man can have for his lady. It took 3 months for me to be able to play this song without breaking up. Such is the passion I have for my lady.
lyrics
Lady, the wind blowing cold from the mountains
That covers the branches with ice
Can't put out the hot fire that burns in my bosom
Your eyes promise me Paradise
I am a poor man, some say I'm half-crazy
Son of the stones of the Earth
I live for your smile and I yearn for your kisses
Tell me, what is my love for you worth?
Lady, I cannot provide you with presents
Silver and gold I have none
No castle in Spain and no fine blooded horses
No rich golden fields 'neath the Sun
I am a poor man, some say I'm half-crazy
Son of the wind and the rain
But all that I have, to you I give freely
The laughter and joy, and the pain.
Lady, I am not a hero of battles
To rescue and steal you away
I have no pavilions with soldiers and armies
To marshal at breaking of day
I am a poor man, some say I'm half-crazy
Son of the mists of the Sea
Come to me softly, oh, come to me gently,
Come to me warm, wild, and free
Lady, I sit and I watch you for hours
I watch every move that you make
I see how the sunlight sits softly upon you
In moonlight you make my heart break
I am a poor man, some say I'm half-crazy
Son of the sand and the stone
Lady, smile on me and tell me you love me
I'm tired of being alone
I am a poor man, some say I'm half-crazy
Son of the sword and the knife
Lady, I pledge you my sword and my honour
My heart and my pride and my life
credits
from Got Grog?,
released April 1, 2013
BELLA DONA (c) copyright 1993 W.J. Bethancourt III
Music and lyrics by Joe Bethancourt
Falstaff - Guitar, Vocals
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