The battle is done, the war is past
For good or ill the die is cast -
But though we leave the field on this day
Behind we leave friends who here must stay

The grass was drenched with a bright red flood
A precious gift of their valiant blood
Nether bagpipes buzz or the trumpets sound
For what we behind is holy ground!

( Chorus)
So march now slowly with the drum!
Raise the banners high and your swords as one!
Shout aloud the names of those we leave behind!
Bravely for their kings this day they died!

Look up above us to the starry sky
Swords and voices now we'll raise on high
Sing the names of ones we'll see no more
So their sons and their daughters may know the score!

They've earned their place, no matter their kingdoms crest
For they all died giving their kings their best
They never once balked at the price they paid
Now we leave behind the ground in which they're laid

(Chorus)
So march now slowly with the drum!
Raise the banners high and your swords as one!
Shout aloud the names of those we leave behind!
Bravely for their kings this day they died!

They join the others resting in faraway lands
Who left in the past in the king's war bands
If they came home it t'was on their shields
For their honor and their kings they would not yield

So dry your tears, pray cry no more
The time has come they stand by their Lord
They've been called to muster, they should not be late
They are standing the guard at Heaven's Gate!

(Chorus)
So march now slowly with the drum!
Raise the banners high and your swords as one!
Shout aloud the names of those we leave behind!
Bravely for their kings this day they died!