Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Beat the retreat, artist - Strawbs. Album song Acoustic Gold, in the genre Музыка мираDate of issue: 26.09.2011
Record label: Witchwood
Song language: English
Beat the retreat |
| The rat race was over |
| Before it was won |
| And I started walking |
| When I could have run |
| Like a child who missed out |
| On a Sunday school treat |
| Now you know how I feel when |
| I beat the retreat |
| I slept like a soldier |
| My gun at my side |
| My uniform folded |
| I wore it with pride |
| I could not rest contented |
| Till I joined the elite |
| Now you know how I feel when |
| I beat the retreat |
| This winter wind brings |
| Such a chill to my bones |
| Erect in my memory |
| A small cairn of stones |
| So that those from afar |
| Can see where our paths meet |
| Now you know how I feel when |
| I beat the retreat |
| The last post is sounding |
| Now it’s time to be gone |
| There’s no further reason |
| For singing this song |
| The battle is over |
| I accept the defeat |
| Now you know how I feel when |
| I beat the retreat |