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