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Thread #32702   Message #431409
Posted By: GUEST,Shantyman
02-Apr-01 - 03:29 PM
Thread Name: Lyr/Tune Add: Napoleon Bonaparte
Subject: Lyr Add: NAPOLEON BONAPARTE
This song is in the database, but the last verse is missing. Also, I think the verses are six lines, not four. I transcribed this from a tape of unknown origin.

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

My name's Napoleon Bonaparte, I'm the conqueror of all nations,
I've banished German legions and sent Kings from their thrones.
I've banished Dukes and Earls and splendid congregations
But now I am transported to St Helena's shore.

My golden eagles were torn down by Wellington's allied armies,
O'er Russian hills through frost and snow I still my laurels wore.
But I severely felt the rod through meddling with the house of God,
Coin and golden images in thousands down I tore.
I stole Malta's Golden Gates I did the works of God disgrace,
But if he'll give me time and place to him back I will restore.

For my name's Napoleon Bonaparte, I'm the conqueror of all nations,
I've banished German legions and sent Kings from their thrones.
I've banished Dukes and Earls and splendid congregations
Some say the cause of my downfall was the parting of my consort,
but to wed the German's daughter it grieved my heart full sore.
But the female frame I ne'er shall blame for she ne'er did me ashame
And she saw me in battle flame and she did me adore.
Now I'm on the desert isle, where the rats the devil they would afright
But I hope to shine in armour bright through Europe once more

For my name's Napoleon Bonaparte, I'm the conqueror of all nations,
I've banished German legions and sent Kings from their thrones.
I've banished Dukes and Earls and splendid congregations
But now I am transported to St Helena's shore