Talking of Cash…
He features in this
I started off just playing the original but couldn’t help myself changing the tune, which remains derivative, and in turn required minor lyrics alterations.
Is it good?
No.
Is it a musical expression of my guitar journey at present?
Absolutely!
Lyrics
It’s the same old story as a boy named Sue; dad leaves home- it’s sad, but true
He abandons son and wife, heads East to start a new life
Years pass by and the boy’s a man. He’s mean and tough and head of his clan
When the enemy comes, he rides to face the Hun
Sunufatarungo- father and Son
Conflict of the ages- no one’s ever won
Hadubrand meets him on the field; Face to face with sword and shield
Hildebrand recognises his son
He hints that he might be his dad of old; offers peace and a crown of gold
Says it ain’t right to kill your kin
Chorus
Hadubrand thinks it’s just a ruse. The old man’s chicken or he’s trying to use
his gold to make me lower my guard
And just like in that song by Cash, there’s a battle royale and swords clash
but we don’t find out who wins out in the end…
Chorus