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Listen now to the tale of Sir Percival of Wales
How he faced the hordes of hell in searching for the holy grail
There he saw the dragon's maw Where great flames did soar and swell
On his return succumbed to burns, his spirit heard the clarion's bell
Sleep now, Percival, you've shown your honour true
Weep for Percival, he did this all for you
Keep brave Percival within your prayers at night
Sleep, dear Percival, and bask in Heaven's light
Verse
From where I go I may not return
Fewer and fewer flowers and ferns
I left my steed for he would not press on
I mustn't tarry lest my boldness begone
Chorus
I know not what lies ahead
I'm being pulled by destiny's thread
Just heed the voices that led me to the depths of the dead
|spoken, multiple voices|
Now, young Percival, ignore your clammy skin
Speak, good Percival, approach Leviathan
Verse 2
O great Leviathan, I hope I find you well
I come to find your den within the depths of Hell
My snowy mail is red from rust and blood of foes
As I converse with you I'll take a brief repose
O Noble wyrm I have sought you for but one thing
I seek the wooden grail that rests beneath your wing
Grant me this boon and I will come and go in peace
But I shall stay until this treasure is released
Chorus
And now the beast has bared its scorching teeth
In this inferno is my sword pulled from its sheath
I plunge my blade twixt scales to reach its wretched heart
As flames engulf me this vile foe is torn apart
Bridge
Fly now, Percival, with grail beneath your wing
Cry out, Percival, and let your weak voice ring
Yearn, late Percival, for those you've left behind
Burn, great Percival, their image in your mind
Though my flesh screams I still now have a greater goal
For in my dreams I will save my beloved's soul
Til this is done I challenge Death to do his best
While pluck remains with me no more, dear, shall I rest
And as I see the ramparts rise my hold is weak
And I allow myself to join among the meek
And as I die, I know, I do not die in vain
Now come, sad clarion, and play that sweet refrain
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