"Dragonrider" lyrics

Pack me a rope, Ma, pack it so tight
I'm goin' huntin', gone at first light
Pack me a longbow, Ma, pack it for me
I'm gonna track down a dragon, you'll see

Farewell, my washin' up, farewell, my hearth
Don't care for comforts, a roof, nor a bath
Knee-deep in muck, oh, Ma, see, I don't mind
I'll follow his scent, Ma, I could do this blind

Do not tell father, do not tell the church
I'll be a rider, you heard it here first
I know you don't trust me, you think I'm insane
Just promise you'll write "The Bold" next to my name

It's been seven months, Ma, I think I am close
I just found this cave, Ma, I don't mean to boast
I've lost a few pounds, Ma, I promise I'm fine
See, I cannot return 'til that dragon is mine

So many bones, Ma, should I light my torch?
Wish I was dancin' with you on the porch
'Cause there he is, Ma, by Heavens, he's huge
My body might fail me, but by Gods, I refuse

Do not tell father, do not tell the church
I'll be a rider, you heard it here first
I know you don't trust me, you think I'm insane
Just promise you'll write "The Bold" next to my name

Unfurl the rope, Ma, the one that you packed
I feel you here with me, guardin' my back
The skin is like leather, I think I'm in love
He's spreading his wings out, as soft as a dove
I climb aboard him, my knees tucked in tight
Me and him, him and I, into the night

I'm comin' home, Ma, come out on the street
I'm bringin' back someone I'd like you to meet