PRIDE OF MAN 
Hamilton Camp

as recorded by
Gordon Lightfoot 1966

also recorded by
Quicksilver Messenger Service 1968



Turn around go back down go back the way you came
Can't you see the flash of fire ten times brighter than the day
And behold the mighty city broken in the dust again
Oh God the pride of man broken in the dust again.

Turn around go back down go back the way you came
Babylon is laid to waste Egypt's buried in her shame
Their mighty men are beaten down the kings are fallen in the ways
Oh God the pride of man broken in the dust again.

Turn around go back down go back the way you came
Terror is on ever every side though the leaders are dismayed
Those who put their faith in fire in fire their faith shall be repaid
Oh God the pride of man broken in the dust again.

Turn around go back down go back the way you came
Shout a warning to the nations that the sword of god is raised
On Babylon that mighty city rich in treasure wide in fame
It shall cause thy tower to fall and make it be a pyre of flame.
Oh God the pride of man broken in the dust again.

Thou that dwell on many waters rich in treasure wide in fame
Bow unto a god of gold thy pride of might shall be thy shame
Oh God the pride of man broken in the dust again.

And only God can lead the people back into the earth again
Thy holy mountain be restored, thy mercy on thy people Lord.



(Transcribed by David Story - February 2013)