SONG FOR KARNA

A Gupta, 2008, 2009 (Lyrics and Music)
(10/12/09)

Steve McAndrew: Lead and backing Vocals
Adam Rodeh: All guitars, including solos
John Wooten: Drums
Andy Gupta: Bass, hammond organ, electric pianos
Marc Traynor: Sound engineering on bass
Adam Kirby: Final mixing/master

Verse 1
you never knew your real mother's love
you were found and raised by others as their own;
fathered by the Sun God
blessed with his radiance
your rightful place was gained too late
a warrior true and brave
a worthy rival and a loyal friend
but a chain of circumstances
brought curses in its stead

Verse 2
fated against your own
who walked the royal path
you were befriended by their mortal enemy
you chose your side
your rivalry intensified
either you or arjuna must die
you became a true king amongst men
known for your generosity
you gave away the rings and armour
the divine protection against your foes

Chorus 1
you were the noblest of them all
a tragic hero standing tall
you were the greatest of them all
you were the finest of them all
though you finally had to fall
you were the greatest of them all

Solo : Guitar solo 1st

Verse 3
and of the war that came
there are legendary tales
of betrayal, valor and of chivalry
your fortunes ebbed and flowed in war
but you stayed true to your ideals
while waiting for that moment to arrive
and on the seventeenth day
you met your arch rival on the field
you proved yourself more than an equal
before the curse struck you mortally

Chorus:
you were the noblest of them all
the one on the outside
you were the greatest of them all
and you
were the bravest of them all
though you finally had to fall
you were the greatest of them all

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