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Lyr Req: When Princes Meet (Tom Paxton) |
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Subject: When Kings Make War From: Sandy Paton Date: 14 Apr 01 - 12:55 AM This question was asked on one of the "used book dealers" lists to which I subscribe. I can't answer it, but figured many of you 'Catters could. I'll forward your replies. Sandy
"For the past hour or two it's been driving me crazy. I remember the song from about thirty-five years ago and I can only give you bits and pieces of it. Perhaps with that someone would remember the title...
When castles rise
That's all I can come up with. Any help? From anyone? |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: When Kings Make War From: Frug Date: 14 Apr 01 - 09:05 AM I think the song you're after is When Princes Meet by Tom Paxton. Here are the words from an old songbook.....some of them don't add up for me maybe Tom was on something at the time. When princes meet the poor little men must tremble. In judgement seat they speak of their wars while great armies assemble. Their armour shines to shame the sun. They make like gods they do resemble. About them next to iron feat, when princes meet. When castles rise the poor little men must build them. To charm the skies they throw up their turrets where the great lords will them. They dig the dungeons from the earth. And their wives and children fill them. Although the low cast down their eyes when princes meet. When kings make war the poor little men must fight them. They must do more they hold out their necks for the great war swords to bite them. The sons of lords cleave through their ranks in the hope some warrior king might knight them. It's what the poor little men are for when kings make war. God save the king for he grants us leave to serve him. His praises sing and grant that we may deserve him. Who counts the cost the cattle and them that are lost. tis no small thing to serve the king. You're cattle to the lord is making your way hide your women they're coming to make you pay. Hide litle man poor little man think of a prayer to say. Hide if you can poor litle man think of a prayer to say. |
Subject: Lyr Add: WHEN PRINCES MEET (Tom Paxton) From: raredance Date: 14 Apr 01 - 09:32 AM WHEN PRINCES MEET (Tom Paxton, 1973 United Artists Music)
When princes meet,
When castles rise,
God save the king!
When kings make war
Drive your cattle to the woods, Francois, Not so much a problem with Tom as with the transcriber. He should have just copied them from the album jacket. from Tom Paxton "New songs For Old Friends" (1973, Warner Brothers REcords MS 2144) rich r |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: When Kings Make War From: Frug Date: 14 Apr 01 - 09:39 AM Ah now it makes some sense! United Artists Music Ltd. Tom Paxton Song Book has a lot to answer for.................sorry Tom! |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: When Kings Make War From: Sandy Paton Date: 14 Apr 01 - 11:37 AM I thought I posted a "thank you" to your responses, but I must have failed to hit "submit." Anyway, I have sent the text to the fellow book person, and I am grateful for your help. I knew I could count on a quick and helpful reply. Don't know how I missed that Paxton song. Thought I heard them all back in those good old days. Sandy |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: When Princes Meet (Tom Paxton) From: GUEST Date: 18 Dec 17 - 01:41 AM I just wanted to reply to this saying this post was made when I was 3 years old and now I am in college and this helped me. Thank you! |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: When Princes Meet (Tom Paxton) From: rich-joy Date: 20 Dec 17 - 01:45 AM My late Beloved (Paul Lawler), used to LOVE singing this powerful song (learnt from the Tom Reid recording ~ thanks Stewie!) Cheers, R-J |
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