I’ve lived a long life and seen much of Fate
I’ve seen much of love and too much of hate
I’ve sailed the oceans and climbed mountains tall
Loved many women and loved Nature’s Call
Drink to the dead who died blade in hand
Drink to all souls buried in the land
Drink to the men who died to be free
Drink to the life left for you and for me
I’ve fought the good fight and never gave up
I drank of life’s ale and drained every cup
I’ve seen men die and seen dreams crashing down
I’ve seen kings rise and then lose their crown
Drink to the dead who died blade in hand
Drink to all souls buried in the land
Drink to the men who died to be free
Drink to the life left for you and for me
I know a secret that is known by none
I’ve seen strange creatures dance beneath the sun
I am not rich but I was never poor
In spirit I’ve treasure, in heart I am pure
Drink to the dead who died blade in hand
Drink to all souls buried in the land
Drink to the men who died to be free
Drink to the life left for you and for me
When Death comes to claim me to Valhalla I’ll fare
The line of my ancestors shall greet me there
The Valkyries calling, in battle I’ll fall
To rise once more inside that shining hall
Drink to the dead who died blade in hand
Drink to all souls buried in the land
Drink to the men who died to be free
Drink to the life left for you and for me