Welcome stranger to my grave
stay a while don't be afraid
hear my story of a lost soul
that used to be a warrior

He loved a lady of the keep
all he did was for her sake
but she cared not for him
broke his heart remorselessly

Then one day he went to war
no-one knew if he'd return
in his hand an iron sword
on his side a sturdy shield

He fought hard, well indeed
victory seemed so very close
when an arrow hit his chest
he knew this day would be his last

They found him dead under a tree
remains of what he used to be
the iron sword still in grasp
his bleeding heart at rest