The Bards of Bedlam Filk Library

The Knighting
Lyrics by Emma Westbrook

(To the Tune of LDS Hymn: 'Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love)

A warrior comes to court this day
But simply clad in tunic white.
His friends declare his chivalry --
That he deserves to be a knight.
Chorus:
           Is there a belt? Is there a chain?
           Will someone stand to laud his name?
           Are there some spurs? Is there a sword?
           Is he prepared to heed his lord?
He kneels before his sovereign king
And looks with trust upon his face –
Submits himself to what he will
For honor brings him to this place.
(chorus)
His Majesty delivers then
With not a hint of gentleness –
A buffet strong, that it may be
The last received without redress.
(chorus)
And now at last the deed is done.
We hear him swear his fealty –
To serve his kingdom and his lord
For truly now a knight is he.
(chorus)

   © Emma Westbrook 2006

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