An Cat Dubh - The Hymn To Pan Lyrics

Strophe:
a F
Alone he sits an abandoned man upon an oaken throne
a C G
Presiding over this conflict that chills him to the bone
a
For each word of peace that4s been spoken
F d
Is a thorn stuck in his side
a G F
And his pain bears witness to the foolness of mankind

What hope for a king, with no kingdom to rule?
His children desert him, regard him as a fool
They are bonded to progress, the plough and the scythe
That lay waste and leave barren, what beauty survives

Refrain:
G a C e
In the name of freedom let the Hymn to Pan be sung
F G a
It4s just a chapter of a time to come

Strophe:
These legends of power and glory suffice
For these yesterday-heroes who lived out their lives
Chained by conformity, hatred and greed
And told to believe, they don4t want to be free

Refrain:
Strophe:
There are men among us prepared to face the fight
Who4ll stand by their convictions against overwhelming might
Do not hide like cowards and await the bitter end
Take your courage in both hands and join with me my friends

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