Song of the Warrior Zan

Filk to the tune of When I Was Single, I Wore A Red Shawl

1

When I was younger, I wore the chain mail
Now that I'm older, I'm drinkin' strong ale.
Still I'm questin', fightin', brawlin',
My sword's for hire and I'll never fail.

2

My name is Zan and I've never been beat,
Meaty and beefy, but light on me feet.
Still I'm questin', fightin', brawlin',
My sword's for hire and I'll never cheat.

3

I've battled demons and ghosties and ghouls,
Vampires and zombies and other dead souls.
Still I'm questin', fightin', brawlin',
My sword's for hire by wise men and fools.

4

I met a wizard who cast a bad spell
I ran me sword through him and sent him to Hell.
Still I'm questin', fightin', brawlin',
My sword's for hire until my death knell.

5

I've rescued fair maidens and also fair men
I've loved ‘em and left ‘em again and again.
Still I'm questin', fightin', brawlin',
My sword's for hire in any domain.

6

I've served ragamuffins and clerics and kings
Questing for chalices, spell books and rings.
Still I'm questin', fightin', brawlin',
My sword's for hire whatever fate brings.

7

Fire-breathing dragons will never scare me
Whatever their size, you will not see me flee.
Still I'm questin', fightin', brawlin',
My sword's for hire for your goodly fee.

8

I've fought the white knight, the red knight, the green,
The evil old black knight's the meanest of mean.
Still I'm questin', fightin', brawlin',
My sword's for hire - the best ever seen.

9

The giant, Fulgrorum, he near did for me
I left his head on a stake for all to see.
Still I'm questin', fightin', brawlin',
My sword's for hire with my snickersnee.

10 (1)

When I was younger, I wore the chain mail
Now that I'm older, I'm drinkin' strong ale.
Still I'm questin', fightin', brawlin',
My sword's for hire and I'll never fail.