INTRO:

Am, F, Em

VERSE:
Am                        G
We rode the rivers of the Eastern trail
 F         
Deep in the land of the Rus'
Am             G      
Following the wind in our sails
         F
And the rhythm of the oars
    Am             G
No shelter in this hostile land
  F  
Constantly on guard
Am        G
Ready to fight and defend
      F
Ours ships 'til the bitter end

BRIDGE:
F                Am
We came under attack
  Dm                 Em
I received a deadly wound
  F                     Am
A spear was forced into my back
 Dm            Em    
Still I fought on


     Am        (C) G
When I am dead
        F           G
Lay me in a mound
  Am               (C) G
Raise a stone for all to see
 F                     G
Runes carved to my memory

Here I lie on the river bank
A long, long way from home
Life is pouring out of me
Soon I will be gone

I tilt my head to the side
And think of those back home
I see the river rushing by
Like blood runs from my wound

Here I lie on wet sand
I will not make it home
I clench my sword in my hand
Say farewell to those I love


CHORUS
     Am        (C) G
When I am dead
        F           G
Lay me in a mound
 Am                 (C)  G
Place my weapons by my side
F                       G
For the journey to Hall up high

     Am         (C) G
When I am dead
        F           G
Lay me in a mound
  Am               (C) G
Raise a stone for all to see
 F                     G
Runes carved to my memory