I laugh at those who call me old
Who think my age their best defence
For often fall the young and bold

Who fail to laud experience.
My sword and I are much the same:
Our actions swift and sure

Each scar I wear, each greying hair
The life I gave to her.


Throughout my life Ive led my men
Where King and Prince command
And always does my lady tend

To children, hearth and land.
My wife and I are much the same:
Our actions swift and sure

A husband fair, a home to share
The life I gave to her


To those who thought my lack of sons

Would end a warriors line

I laugh and toast my daughter
Who upon her throne does shine.
My child and I are much the same:

Our actions swift and sure
A privilege rare, a crown to bear
The life I gave to her


So every passing year reserves
Familiar rhythms and the new

And through it all I lead and serve
With joy as I was born to do.
My land and I are much the same:

Our spirits swift and sure
Each oath I swear, each shouldered care
The life I give to her


these lyrics are submitted by Anonymous