The Inn of the Crimson Spade

By Meala Caimbeul

© Copyright 2006, Melissa Campbell

There's an oft' repaired building in the heart of Caid
      The Inn of the Crimson Spade
Where they seek to provide for your every need
      At the Inn of the Crimson Spade
            For wine or for whiskey they never do lack
            Though there's odd goings on in the room at the back      (spoken, not sung)
But after my travels I always make tracks
      To the Inn of the Crimson Spade

Bartender Diego is filling the glasses
      At the Inn of the Crimson Spade
Elisheva is bringing out food for the masses
      To the Inn of the Crimson Spade
            There's plenty of games, both with cards and with dice
            And Raphael's making sure everybody plays nice
Leave the fights on the field, keep your temper on ice
      At the Inn of the Crimson Spade

When they open the doors at the start of the day
      At the Inn of the Crimson Spade
The patrons start lining up ready to play
      At the Inn of the Crimson Spade
            At chess and backgammon, they long to compete
            To wear the champion's favor is always a feat
Competition is fierce but the victory's sweet
      At the Inn of the Crimson Spade

When star light and moon light and fire light glow
      At the Inn of the Crimson Spade
The music and laughter and liquor will flow
      At the Inn of the Crimson Spade
            The party is swingin' and the Cap'n is singin'
            And a Pommel Strike's certain to set the room spinnin'
Before you can leave you'll see morning beginnin'
      At the Inn of the Crimson Spade


Special Dedication from the Author: For my new friends, may they be old friends too.


Please enjoy these tunes, and please obey copyright laws. These are put here as a courtesy to share with you, not for the opportunity to abuse hospitality. Thank you, everyone.

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