King's Command

I've been called to fight for royalty

For the king at his right hand

Be a martyr for my country

Spill my blood out on the land

And if I should die in battle

Then it's a noble thing I do

But if I should be a hero

Then I will return to you

The glens have been my kingdom

My only royalty

And I would raise my sword against the lord

To protect my family

But to join an English army

And to fight for them abroad

No for England nor her empire

Would I ever raise my sword

I can hear the trumpet sounding

It will lead me far away

But although my soul is leaving

My heart will surely stay

And I will fight for them tomorrow

Though it be against my word

Than to see my children perish

On an English soldier's sword