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Lanercost Lyrics by Steeleye Span

Back in Line

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The priests go down to the river to fish for Friday's meal
The King is brooding day and night
Black with hate, cursing fate
To be ill when the foe is in sight

The priests they kneel in the chancel in solemn peaceful prayer
The King is laughing, grim and slow
Three brothers die, he hung them high
On a gibbet they died a cruel show

Kyrie eleison

The priests they crouch o'er their books and scratch away at history
The King he rises from his bed
Leads his men, rides again
But before he sees the border he is dead

The priests they walk in procession with the coffin of state
The King he leaves his work undone
It is his fate, despite his hate
That his foe lives on to fight his son

Kyrie eleison
Christe eleison

About “Lanercost” by Steeleye Span

Read the complete lyrics to "Lanercost" by Steeleye Span from the album "Back in Line". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Lanercost" is credited to Steeleye Span. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Lanercost" appears on "Back in Line".

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