Grey clouds hang low on the hill
The morning air is a chill
Iron gates lock up the town
While the heavy rain comes down
Wooden gears creak in the gale
Tying knots in a rusty nail
Slinging stones at the citadel wall
Wait for the heavy tower to fall
Old pine beams start to bend
Waiting for the night to end
Muddy boots on the wet floor
Hustle fast to the open door
Wet ropes snap with a loud crack
No more turning the wagon back
Wind is howling through the street
Rhythm drums to a steady beat
Wooden gears creak in the gale
Tying knots in a rusty nail
Slinging stones at the citadel wall
Wait for the heavy tower to fall
Cold steel bites through the thick coat
Salty water in the throat
One last pull on the heavy chain
Wash the sorrow in the rain
Stone by stone the fortress breaks
Every bone in the body shakes
Fare is paid in the blood and grit
Light a match and the fuse is lit
Wooden gears creak in the gale
Tying knots in a rusty nail
Slinging stones at the citadel wall
Wait for the heavy tower to fall
Let it fall down to the ground
Heavy rain is the only sound
Wooden gears, heavy rain.