Strawbs - Beat The Retreat lyrics

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The rat race was over<br />

Before it was won<br />

And I started walking<br />

When I could have run<br />

Like a child who missed out<br />

On a sunday school treat<br />

Now you know how I feel when<br />

I beat the retreat.<br />

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I slept like a soldier<br />

My gun at my side<br />

My uniform folded<br />

I wore it with pride<br />

I could not rest contented<br />

Till I joined the elite<br />

Now you know how I feel when<br />

I beat the retreat.<br />

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This winter wind brings<br />

Such a chill to my bones<br />

Erect in my memory<br />

A small cairn of stones<br />

So that those from afar<br />

Can see where our paths meet<br />

Now you know how I feel when<br />

I beat the retreat.<br />

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The last post is sounding<br />

Now it's time to be gone<br />

There's no further reason<br />

For singing this song<br />

The battle is over<br />

I accept the defeat<br />

Now you know how I feel when<br />

I beat the retreat.