SEARCH HERE: BROWSE 409412 LYRICS BY ARTIST/BAND NAME: #A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z SITE MENU Last Updates Request Lyrics Submit / Correct Popularity Charts VISITORS Login / Register Your Thoughts My Playlists [ More Strawbs lyrics ] add to playlist     see a mistake?    comment Artist/Band: Strawbs Lyrics for Song: Beat The Retreat Lyrics for Album: Don't Say Goodbye [1987] Strawbs - Beat The Retreat The rat race was over Before it was won And I started walking When I could have run Like a child who missed out On a sunday school treat Now you know how I feel when I beat the retreat. I slept like a soldier My gun at my side My uniform folded I wore it with pride I could not rest contented Till I joined the elite Now you know how I feel when I beat the retreat. This winter wind brings Such a chill to my bones Erect in my memory A small cairn of stones So that those from afar Can see where our paths meet Now you know how I feel when I beat the retreat. The last post is sounding Now it's time to be gone There's no further reason For singing this song The battle is over I accept the defeat Now you know how I feel when I beat the retreat. Album Lyrics: Don't Say Goodbye [1987] Strawbs "Don't Say Goodbye [1987]" 1. A Boy And His Dog 2. Beat The Retreat 3. Big Brother 4. That's When The Crying Starts