Key: G
Introduction:
Em C
As fearless leader of the Ravenskill Militia
Em Am D
The blood of warriors flows throughout my veins
Em C Bm
My brother's gift remains my secret ammunition
Em D
It is our hope, our pride, a catalyst for change
Am G G/F# Em D
Still the fires of revolution burn within my eyes
Am C D D9
On this perilous road to freedom, he's our one and only guide
Em
For many years, I've seen
C
Our people starve and suffer
Em Am D
How many more will die before we stand and fight?
Em C Bm
They ask me "Arhys, could things be any tougher?"
Em D
The answer's no surprise: "Yes, you bet your life".
Am G G/F# Em D
Now the fires of revolution won't burn forever more
Am C D D9
I see liberty in our future, and it's one we're fighting for
Em D C Bm
We all long for a better life
Em D/F# G Am
Like a dream that can't be denied
Am Bm C D
This is the moment, now is the time
B C B C B C B C B
Freedom if we live or if we die
Em D/F# G D
I shall give him a better life
Em Bm C Am
I swore this vow to my dying wife
Am C G
Sure, she would not survive
F Em
Peacefully she slipped away
A
The meaning in my life
Was born that day
B C Am A#
And so I found the strength to carry on with this crusade
E/G# FE
It is my fate.
Am G F Am
Evangeline, you lived a life of misery and pain
Am G F Em
Evangeline, I'll never let your memory die in vain
Em G F Am
Evangeline, my heavy heart still bleeds
Am G Em
I dedicate my life to set you free
F G Am
And I will carry on to plant the seeds
A# C D
I promise in the name of our new son
A# Am D
This battle won't be over until it's won!