Adapted by Shelagh Lewins from the old "Vikings Hail" song
To the tune of Byker Hill
When at first I went aboard,
I had no helmet, had no sword.
Now I've gotten two or three;
Warrior way's done well by me.
Chorus:
Vikings hail and walk ashore,
Honour Odin, Freyja, Thor.
Vikings hail and walk ashore,
Warrior comrades ever more.
Styrsman of our local longship
told me women shouldn't fight.
Hersir gave me his old axe and
Said that I should prove my right.
Chorus
My first raid, we took a beating.
Foes were ready, brave and bold.
Lost my shipmate in the shieldwall.
Killed that foeman: took his gold.
Chorus
If I had another penny,
I would have another drink.
Beat you all at Hnefatafl.
I don't care what people think.
Chorus
Warriors way is short and shining.
Come the day that I'm cut down,
Fit me out for Freyja's hall,
And bury me above the town.
Chorus
