The Dandy Highwaymen’s Land Shanties lyrics archive: Raid with Me
To the tune of “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers
note: this one didn’t end up on the album.
Sometimes on our raids
We botch the job
And we have sorrow
But if we are cunning
We know that we
Can get them tomorrow
Raid with me
When you’re not strong
I’ll be your mate
I’ll help you forthwith
For it won’t be long
‘Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to raid with
Please swallow your pride
If there are things
You need to “borrow”
For we cannot fill
Those of your needs
That you won’t let show
Raid with me
When you’re not strong
I’ll be your mate
I’ll help you forthwith
For it won’t be long
‘Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to raid with
You just call on me brother
And I’ll ride with you
We all need somebody to raid with
If you’re goin’ a-raiding
Then I will come too
We all need somebody to raid with
Raid with me
When you’re not strong
I’ll be your mate
I’ll help you forthwith
For it won’t be long
‘Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to raid with
If there is a carriage you need to halt
And you find your knees quiver
I’ll be there to stand
By you my friend,
Crying “Stand and Deliver”
Raid with me
When you’re not strong
I’ll be your mate
I’ll help you forthwith
For it won’t be long
‘Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to raid with
You just call on me brother
And I’ll ride with you
We all need somebody to raid with
If you’re goin’ a raiding
Then I will come too
We all need somebody to raid with
Raid with me
When you’re not strong
I’ll be your mate
I’ll help you forthwith
For it won’t be long
‘Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to raid with
Just call me – when you need a friend
Just call me – ah ?? now
Just call me – when you need a friend
Call me – just call me – just call me