An inspiring little tune based on the story of Paul Revere.
joe satriani
steve vai
genesis
king crimson
robert fripp
steve hackett
christopher west
greg west
Lyrics
One if by Land (Two if by Sea)
One if by land, two if by sea
Watching and waiting the signal to see
The townsfolk are sleeping except you and me
One if by land, two if by sea
The hand of the tyrant is poised now to strike
His army is coming by shadow of night
With one minute’s warning we’ll race to the fight
I sit, and I shiver, and wait for the light
The passing of hours, how will this night end?
Watch the horizon now, my faithful friend
Sleep not this evening, this message you send
Will bid me at last to ride like the wind
My wife and my children are snuggled in bed
How sweet must be their dreams
And I long to join them, but wait here instead
‘Till the tiny lanterns gleam
Though I cannot see you I know you are there
This lonely vigil that you and I share
Ride through the darkness, a message to bear
Two glowing lanterns appear in the air
One if by land, two if by sea
Watching and waiting the signal to see
Rise now, ye sleepers, and fight to be free
One if by land, two if by sea
Greg West