To Live By The Sword — Saxon

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

Chorus:

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

Chorus

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