As the sound of battle ceases Did you play with all your pieces? As the sound of battle ceases Did you play with all your pieces? Or were you only seeking fame Or fortune by another name? Did you ever wonder whether You had your A-game all together? Did you lead the enemy to their doom or leave your brains in the dressing room? As the sound of battle ceases Did you play with all your pieces? It may be chess or drafts or skittles Matches settled by a referee’s whistles Or a battle that changes the course of history Leaving its cause an unsolved mystery What should be taught at every School At the desk or swimming pool That the golden rule of course is How to mobilise resources As the sound of battle ceases Did you play with all your pieces? Take the rawest Chess beginner Wanting to become a big game Winner Rushes pawns right up the board Every defensive rule ignored It’s just the same for white or black There isn’t any going back. It’s vital in your move selection For your forces to have protection. As the sound of battle ceases Did you play with all your pieces? The words of wisdom are the same On triumphing in any game However long it is you live, you Will find this saying staying with you Are there pieces that you favour And some kept in for bad behaviour? Casting sad eyes on the clocks Always last to leave the box? As the sound of battle ceases Did you play with all your pieces?
