Ah, my James, they didn't have to do this
When we walk away from the stormy shore
Ah, my James, they didn't have to do this
And now I'm sure of where I stand
And nobody smiled when we knew what was lost
Let the strength of peace run through my hand
While rain beat upon us the thunder did moan
And now I'm sure of where I stand
And nobody smiled as we took back our own
Let the strength of peace run through this land
Let the strength of peace run through my hand
Through forest and moors as the clouds filled the skies
We chased them for miles I had tears in my eyes
Then I will be afraid no more
Ah, my James, they didn't have to do this
When we walk away from the stormy shore
The storm broke upon us with fury and flame
To the time of hope when I was born
I know, I can never return
The houses were burning the flames gold and red
Then I will be afraid no more
To the time of hope when I was born
I know, I can never return
The people were running with eyes full of dread
We knew well enough only time proves the cost
Ah, my James, they didn't have to do this
Both hunters and hunted washed out in the rain
