Robert Wyatt Red Flag lyrics

It waved above our infant might
When all ahead seemed dark as night
It witnessed many a deed and vow
We must not change its color now

Then raise the scarlet standard high
Within its shade, we'll live and die
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer
We'll keep the red flag flying here

It well recalls the triumphs past
It gives the hope of peace at last
The banner bright, the symbol plain
Of human right and human gain

Then raise the scarlet standard high

Within its shade, we'll live and die
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer
We'll keep the red flag flying here

With heads uncovered swear we all
To bear it onward till we fall
Come dungeons dark or gallows grim
This song shall be our parting hymn

Then raise the scarlet standard high
Within its shade, we'll live and die
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer
We'll keep the red flag flying here