In the year 1216

(Verse 1) In troubled times, King John did ride, To a castle where loyalty thrived, Geoffrey de Neville, loyal and true, Through chaos, his faith never withdrew. (Chorus) Oh, the king's gesture of gratitude, (he did pay) his heartfelt attitude, Knights and sergeants, brave and strong, Rewarded for their service long. (Verse 2) In the shadow of the castle walls, A gesture grand amidst the calls, Loyalty and military might, Honored in the king's sight. (Chorus) Oh, the king's gesture of gratitude, (he did pay) his heartfelt attitude, Knights and sergeants, brave and strong, Rewarded for their service long. (Bridge) A new dawn breaks with Henry's reign, Magna Carta signed again, Forest Charter, changes bold, A new chapter in history told. (Verse 3) Under John's rule, forests wide, Harsh penalties, revenue's tide, Henry's reforms, justice bring, Landowners' rights, the people sing. (Chorus) Oh, the king's gesture of gratitude, (he did pay) his heartfelt attitude, Knights and sergeants, brave and strong, Rewarded for their service long. (Verse 4) No more death for forest crimes, New arable land, prosperous times, Reducing forests, easing pain, In Henry's rule, fairness reigns. (Outro) From King John to Henry's grace, A kingdom's journey, a changing face, Loyalty, reform, and gratitude, Echo in the halls, a royal prelude. (Chorus) Oh, the king's gesture of gratitude, (he did pay) his heartfelt attitude, Knights and sergeants, brave and strong, Rewarded for their service long.