The clarion call to action sounds
Across every mountain and in every valley
The soldiers ride out to fight
For their land's sake, they had better not dally!

A soldier leaves his mother and father
Rides his trusty steed to the battle
Gets defeated in almost an instant
Chased then killed like cattle.

Brought back their son's bloody clothes
The parents can do nothing but sob
It hurts so much to lose someone you love
Crushed to death by an unruly mob.

The clarion call sounds once again
In the hills or the valley below
Parents cry to hear the news of their sons
Dying and being brought so low.