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  • Prologue / The Education Of A Gentleman
  • Love At First Sight
  • Letters From The Front
  • Honourable Company (A March)
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    song list ELP: Letter N previous song ELP: Emerson, Lake & Powell The Miracle
    (Emerson, Gould, Lake)
    So here we stand between the gates
    Upon the dawn the eagle waits
    His tallons shine like daggers
    On the wings of revolution
    In pain the madman staggers
    But there is no solution
    
    Another sword upon a throne
    But now the jester laughs alone
    
    Beneath this cloak of treason
    Appears a thousand faces
    The truth must stand to reason
    For those who's heart it chases
    
    Beyond the world of mortal man
    Within this sanctuary the spectre begins to tremble
    They lay his spear upon the plan
    
    On a sea of diamonds lies a ship of glass
    Through the mist the torches pass
    
    Their banners fly in splendour
    The ghosts of night decended
    With grace their souls surrender
    The seal must be defended
    
    Still the dragons reign supreme
    Breathing fire till we scream
    They leave us nothing but our dreams
    
    No shield can save us
    It's gonna take a miracle
    We're searching for a miracle
    It's gonna take a miracle
    We're searching for a miracle
    
    Stand clear, there's storm above
    And there is something left to fear
    All speed, before the blade is drawn
    And there is blood upon the seed
    
    Let no one yield we're on the field
    Where deeds eclipse the sun
    Where the brave are told on a thread of gold
    The tapestry is spun
    As they speak of dreams their amour gleams
    There's calm before the storm
    But all can see their destiny
    The bishop takes the pawn
    
    In the sky the arrows fly
    Each one to it's mark
    Defend the true lead us through
    This voyage in the dark
    Make us strong you know right from wrong
    Teach us what it's worth
    Cos every heart that aches is what it takes
    To save our mother earth
    
    Lay your life upon the line
    It's death for glory every time
    You give up yours and I'll keep mine
    
    No shield can save us
    It's gonna take a miracle
    We're searching for a miracle
    It's gonna take a miracle
    We're searching for a miracle
    
    So here we stand between the gates
    Upon the dawn the eagle waits
    His tallons shine like daggers
    On the wings of a revolution
    In the pain the madman staggers
    But there is no solution
    
    Still the dragons reign supreme
    Breathing fire till we scream
    They leave us nothing but our dreams
    
    No shield can save us
    It's gonna take a miracle
    We're searching for a miracle
    It's gonna take a miralce
    We're searching for a miracle