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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Jethro Tull
Performer
Ian Anderson
Flute
David Pegg
Bass Guitar
Peter-John Vettese
Keyboards
Gerry Conway
Drums
Martin Barre
Electric Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ian Anderson
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Leigh Mantle
Assistant Engineer
Robin Black
Engineer
Paul Samwell-Smith
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I see a dark sail on the horizon
Set under a black cloud that hides the sun
[Verse 2]
Bring me my broadsword
And clear understanding
Bring me my cross of gold as a talisman
[Verse 3]
Get up to the roundhouse
On the cliff top standing
Take women and children
And bed them down
[Verse 4]
Bring me my broadsword
And clear understanding
Bring me my cross of gold as a talisman
[Verse 5]
Blessed with a hard heart
And those that surround me
Bless the women and children
Who firm our hands
[Verse 6]
Put our backs to the North wind
Hold fast by the river
Sweet memories to drive us on for the Motherland
[Verse 7]
I see a dark sail on the horizon
Set under a black cloud that hides the sun
[Verse 8]
So bring me my broadsword
And clear understanding
Bring me my cross of gold as a talisman
[Verse 9]
So bring me my broadsword
And a cross of gold as a talisman
(Broadsword)
Written by: Ian Anderson