THE DELIVERANCE OF FRIAR TUCK

[Verse 1] The iron chains are dragging cold across the dungeon floor, A holy man condemned to die behind the heavy door! The Sheriff laughs in wicked pride, the gallows standing high, At dawn the jolly friar hangs beneath a weeping sky! They stripped his cross, they bound his hands, but could not break his soul, While far away in Sherwood’s heart, the drums of vengeance roll! [Verse 2] A silent squad in hooded cloaks is moving through the mist, With bows of yew and iron resolve, a dagger on each wrist. They mingle with the fearful crowd beneath the castle wall, A monk in grey, a miller's lad — awaiting Robin's call! The noose is placed around his neck, the executioner smiles, Unaware that death is near, disguised in holy styles! [Pre-Chorus] Look to the sky! The shadow turns! The fire of retribution burns! A single whistle tears the air — No mercy for the wicked there! [Chorus] Break the gallows! Cut the rope! In the darkness lies our hope! Let the arrows split the sky, Free the brother, do or die! From the dungeon to the green, Deadliest rescue ever seen! Ride like thunder, strike and run — Sherwood’s justice will be done! [Verse 3] The bowstring snaps! The hemp is cut before the trap can drop! A feathered shaft goes through the rope, the slaughter will not stop! Tuck grabs a heavy quarterstaff from fallen guardsmen's hands, With holy fury, laughing loud, the fighting priest now stands! «God bless the outlaws!» shouts the friar, crushing armor plates, As Robin clearing out the path towards the iron gates! [Twin Guitar Solos] [Chorus] Break the gallows! Cut the rope! In the darkness lies our hope! Let the arrows split the sky, Free the brother, do or die! From the dungeon to the green, Deadliest rescue ever seen! Ride like thunder, strike and run — Sherwood’s justice will be done! [Outro] Back to the oak! Back to the shade! Another glorious legend made!