Fiddler's Defiance

Highland blood and lowland fire An outlaw's life, freedom's desire Roaming hills with fiddle and sword MacPherson's name, a legend soared Betrayed by trust, caught in the night But his spirit burns ever bright Fiddler's defiance, one last song Notes of rebellion, proud and strong Time may betray, but courage remains MacPherson's rant, breaking chains In the face of death, he'll play A tune that echoes to this day Fifteen minutes, fate's cruel jest Pardon races, put to the test Clock hands turn, hope slips away But MacPherson has more to say On the gallows, head held high His music will never die Fiddler's defiance, one last song Notes of rebellion, proud and strong Time may betray, but courage remains MacPherson's rant, breaking chains In the face of death, he'll play A tune that echoes to this day Fingers dance across the strings A melody of freedom rings Through Banff's streets, the notes resound A gentleman thief, soon to be crowned With courage that time can't erase He meets his fate with gallant grace Strings sing of freedom Bow strikes like a sword In the face of betrayal His legacy soared No hand would take his fiddle To play at his wake So with strength unmatched The instrument he'd break Fiddler's defiance, one last song Notes of rebellion, proud and strong Time may betray, but courage remains MacPherson's rant, breaking chains In the face of death, he'll play A tune that echoes to this day Smashed on the stones, silent no more Yet echoes of courage forevermore From the Highland mists, his story rises A tale of bravery in all disguises Though betrayed by those he'd trust His legend would never rust Fiddler's defiance, one last song Notes of rebellion, proud and strong Time may betray, but courage remains MacPherson's rant, breaking chains In the face of death, he'll play A tune that echoes to this day The clock struck, the fiddle broke But MacPherson's courage still evokes A fire in hearts that burn so bright For those who stand for what is right Though betrayed, he stood tall His defiance inspiring us all The clock struck, the fiddle broke But MacPherson's courage still evokes A fire in hearts that burn so bright For those who stand for what is right Though betrayed, he stood tall His defiance inspiring us all