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By the Sword Lyrics

With the horses that you ride
And the feelings left inside
Comes a time you need to leave all that behind
Well they claim they’d like to know
Anyone could let to go
And the people gather round for the last show

Well there is a reward to live and die by the sword
Well they try to complicate you
But you left it all behind
All worldly possessions
Are left for recollection
And finally it’s all gone

They’re releasing all the hounds
What is lost can still be found
When you have both of your feet here on the ground
Well there are some who choose to run
Following the setting sun
And now it seems the journey has begun

Well there is a reward to live and die by the sword
Well they try to complicate you
But you left it all behind
All worldly possessions
Are left for recollection
And finally it’s all gone

With the horses that you ride
And the feelings left inside
Comes a time you need to leave all that behind
Well there is a reward to live and die by the sword
Well they try to complicate you
But you left it all behind
All worldly possessions
Are left for recollection
And finally it’s all gone
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Cover art for By the Sword lyrics by Slash

C'mon nobody like this song whats up with you all. i think this song is about what actions you put in to this world will eventually catch up with you in a negative or posotive way, who knows?

Cover art for By the Sword lyrics by Slash

I like this song ver much. I think it is about principles in life. You have to be truth to yourself even if you be left alone. Not that I agree 100% qith this. But the guitar is awsome and the voices too.

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Cover art for By the Sword lyrics by Slash

I think it says: "all worthly possessions"

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