The Hum in Humility @huminhumility wrote this, gets all the credit. I just liked it so much I had to do a Celtic Rock cover, pub-style! Grab your tankards of ale! 🍻 Original and lyrics, Copyright © 2026 Robert Betzold ============= [Intro] AYE LADS—RAISE A PINT! [Verse 1] I’ll ride out like I rode in, with a scream and a prayer Not a battle cry but my death song in the air There was a time fear had its grip on me Still doubt tries to steal the best of me [Pre-chorus] But I’ve learned to face everything and rise Put my armor on, truth and peace at my side [Chorus] Live your life, live your life, ride on out like you rode in With a scream and a prayer, let the death song begin Shoulder to shoulder when the reaper comes near I’ll look him in the eye, buy him a drink, call him a friend Live your life, noble and free Humble heart, armor on me When the last light fades, I’ll thank the Lord on my knees Then I’ll walk on home—shoulder to shoulder with Thee [Verse 2] I live my life on my own terms with a humble heart Done my best to love it all, played my part If I failed to beautify or caused you pain I’ll face my cleansing, I’ll bear the rain [Pre-chorus] I’ve learned to face everything and rise Put my armor on, truth and peace at my side [Chorus] Live your life, live your life, ride on out like you rode in With a scream and a prayer, let the death song begin Shoulder to shoulder when the reaper comes near I’ll look him in the eye, buy him a drink, call him a friend Live your life, noble and free Humble heart, armor on me When the last light fades, I’ll thank the Lord on my knees Then I’ll walk on home—shoulder to shoulder with Thee [Bridge] When the end comes slow and full of pain I’ll thank the Lord for the joy I gained Weep if you must, but then celebrate My reunion with God — I’m going home, I’m going home [Chorus] Live your life, live your life, ride on out like you rode in With a scream and a prayer, let the death song begin Shoulder to shoulder when the reaper comes near I’ll look him in the eye, buy him a drink, call him a friend Live your life, noble and free Humble heart, armor on me When the last light fades, I’ll thank the Lord on my knees Then I’ll walk on home—shoulder to shoulder with Thee [Outro] In the end, if I go out a hero in my children’s eyes I will be a hero going home (hero going home) Hero going home... hero going home When the last light fades The last light fades Oh, When the last light fades I’ll walk on home Hero going home A hero going home... A hero going home [End]
