Claude-Michel Schönberg - Let a Father Stand by His Son lyrics

DONAL Grania's child, of course, friends Has another parent Humbled in remorse, friends Shamed as he was errant Please let a father Stand by his son Mock me with your cheer, lads Salt my wounds with slander Have you not a tear, lads For your old commander? Please let a father Stand by his son As he grows Through the years Will my name Be unknown? Grania, you Know what a father can mean Is your heart made of stone? Grania, for the child's sake On this day of Christ'ning; Please let a father Stand by his son GRACE I suppose My obligation is clear Perhaps You have the right to be here I dismissed the husband Cursed by his sin The father, though May come in (English attack. Battle sounds, as lib screams, gun shots) DONAL Fool! Did you think I'd lie down Let a woman prevail Be dismissed on command?! GRACE Fool That I thought you could change! In one final betray'l Now you've turned on your land Now, what will come of our ways? Now, what will happen to Eoin...? DONAL Now, with my boy, I'll restore Clan O'Flaherty's sway Once the English have won! GRACE No! Tiernan, steal him away! Keep that beast from my boy! Save my child, save my son! BINGHAM Cut One throat and down it goes; Clans Collapse like dominoes Now you see How the game's played, your Majesty Across this land It will play out the same, your Majesty And when I give this land to you I'll kneel And you'll know what to do (music to the ending)