You soon will be out, facing danger and strife,
You soon will be fighting and risking your life.
I know there is use for my lute and my knife;
Alas, I will not be along.
We all have our limits, and I'm nearing mine,
And so, with your pardon, I'll have to decline,
For I've an appointment with women and wine
And gaming and music and song.
It's been far too long since I've gambled and drank,
Too long in that dungeon, disgusting and dank,
Too long amidst refuse, repulsive and rank,
Too long without love and romance.
Before I embark on some hazardous quest,
Before once again I am put to the test,
If I don't take the time to recover and rest,
My sanity hasn't a chance.
It's not that your company isn't a thrill,
I'm truely impressed by your courage and skill,
And happy to journey beside you; but still,
I need to free for a time.
When we meet again, we'll have stories to share,
So 'Vaya Con Dios'; good luck, and take care.
May travel be pleasent, and fortune be fair,
And may you find meter an rhyme.
You soon will be fighting and risking your life.
I know there is use for my lute and my knife;
Alas, I will not be along.
We all have our limits, and I'm nearing mine,
And so, with your pardon, I'll have to decline,
For I've an appointment with women and wine
And gaming and music and song.
It's been far too long since I've gambled and drank,
Too long in that dungeon, disgusting and dank,
Too long amidst refuse, repulsive and rank,
Too long without love and romance.
Before I embark on some hazardous quest,
Before once again I am put to the test,
If I don't take the time to recover and rest,
My sanity hasn't a chance.
It's not that your company isn't a thrill,
I'm truely impressed by your courage and skill,
And happy to journey beside you; but still,
I need to free for a time.
When we meet again, we'll have stories to share,
So 'Vaya Con Dios'; good luck, and take care.
May travel be pleasent, and fortune be fair,
And may you find meter an rhyme.