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- Beat The Retreat Lyrics / with translationsThe rat race was over
Before it was won
And I started walking
When I could have run
Like a child who missed out
On a sunday school treat
Now you know how I feel when
I beat the retreat.
I slept like a soldier
My gun at my side
My uniform folded
I wore it with pride
I could not rest contented
Till I joined the elite
Now you know how I feel when
I beat the retreat.
This winter wind brings
Such a chill to my bones
Erect in my memory
A small cairn of stones
So that those from afar
Can see where our paths meet
Now you know how I feel when
I beat the retreat.
The last post is sounding
Now it's time to be gone
There's no further reason
For singing this song
The battle is over
I accept the defeat
Now you know how I feel when
I beat the retreat.
Before it was won
And I started walking
When I could have run
Like a child who missed out
On a sunday school treat
Now you know how I feel when
I beat the retreat.
I slept like a soldier
My gun at my side
My uniform folded
I wore it with pride
I could not rest contented
Till I joined the elite
Now you know how I feel when
I beat the retreat.
This winter wind brings
Erect in my memory
A small cairn of stones
So that those from afar
Can see where our paths meet
Now you know how I feel when
I beat the retreat.
The last post is sounding
Now it's time to be gone
There's no further reason
For singing this song
The battle is over
I accept the defeat
Now you know how I feel when
I beat the retreat.
Facts about Beat The Retreat
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Beat The Retreat is written by Dave Cousins.
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It is first released on August 08, 2011 as part of Strawbs's album "Acoustic Gold" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 12nd track on this album.
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Beat The Retreat falls under the genre Rock.
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Beat The Retreat song length is 5 minutes and 44 seconds.
Who wrote Beat The Retreat lyrics?
Beat The Retreat is written by Dave Cousins.
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When was Beat The Retreat released?
It is first released on August 08, 2011 as part of Strawbs's album "Acoustic Gold" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 12nd track on this album.
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Which genre is Beat The Retreat?
Beat The Retreat falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Beat The Retreat?
Beat The Retreat song length is 5 minutes and 44 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 2011 Witchwood
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