SAXON lyrics - To Live By The Sword

To follow the code of honour

Die with a sword in your hand

That is the way of the warrior

Your forefathers left on the land



To live by the sword

You must die by the sword



Trained in the way of the masters

Disciples of conflict and war

The blade of and the bow are your weapons

Your brothers have fought here before



Forged in the land of the shogun

A blade of unbreakable steel

The samurai spirit is with you

To battle you carry their seal



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To live by the sword

You must die by the sword

Warriors born to be free

To live by the sword

You must die by the sword

Warriors born to be free

To live by the sword



Born in the shadows of Fuji

From out of the ashes you rise

To fight on the side of the emperor

Like many before you that died



You courage can never be broken

Warriors fearless and brave

You follow the ancient traditions

Sworn to your ancestors grave



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To live by the sword

To die by the sword

Warriors free

To live and die by the sword



To follow the code of honour

Die with a sword in your hand

That is the way of the warrior

Your forefathers left on the land

The samurais spirir walks with you

A blade of unbreakable steel

Forged in the land of the shogun

To battle you carry their seal