Lyrics
Emerald
[Verse 1]
Down from the glen came the marchin' men
With their shields and their swords
To fight the fight they believed to be right
Overthrow the overlords
To the towns where there was plenty
They brought plunder, swords, and flame
When they left, the town was empty
And children would never play again
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 2]
From their graves, I heard the fallen
Above the battle cry
By that bridge near the border
There were many more to die
Then onward over the mountain
Outward towards the sea
They'd come to claim the emerald
Without it, they could not leave
[Instrumental Break]
[Guitar Solo]
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About this track
"Emerald" is a song by Thin Lizzy from the album Jailbreak, released in 1976. The song was written by Brian Downey, Brian Robertson, Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham. It was produced by John Alcock.
Contributors
- Phil Lynott— 436 credits as songwriter & producer →
- Brian Downey— 171 credits as songwriter →
- Brian Robertson— 70 credits as songwriter →
- Scott Gorham— 137 credits as songwriter →
- Phil Lynott— 436 credits as songwriter & producer →
- John Alcock— 23 credits as producer →
- Brian Downey— 171 credits as songwriter →
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