Rebel Waltz

[Verse 1]

I slept as I dreamed of a time long ago

I saw an army of rebels dancin' on air

I dreamed as I slept, I could see the campfire

A song of the battle that was born in the flames

The rebels were waltzin' on air

[Verse 2]

I danced with a girl to the tune of a waltz

That was written to be danced on the battlefield

I danced to the song of a voice of a girl

A voice that called "Stand 'til we fall

Stand 'til all the boys fall"

[Verse 3]

As we danced came the news that the war was not won

Five armies were comin', with carriage and gun

Through the heart of the camp swept the news from the front

A cloud crossed the moon, a child cried for food

We knew the war could not be won

[Verse 4]

So we danced with a rifle, to the rhythm of the gun

In a glade through the trees, I saw my only one

Then the earth seemed to rise, hell hot as the sun

The soldiers were dyin', there was a tune to the sighin'

The song was an old rebel one

[Verse 5]

As the smoke of our hopes rose high from the field

My eyes played tricks through the moon and the trees

I slept as I dreamt, I saw the army rise

A voice began to call, "Stand 'til you fall"

The tune was an old rebel one