"Requiem for Montcalm" genre: Folk
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	On September 13, 1759, the battle for the continent took a decisive turn with the death of the heroic Louis Joseph le Marquis de Montcalm on the Plains of Abraham outside Quebec.
	CD: Canada Songs   Label: Independent Credits: Lyrics and Music: John Spearn
	Story Behind the Song On September 13, 1759, the battle for the continent took a decisive turn with the death of the heroic Louis Joseph le Marquis de Montcalm on the Plains of Abraham outside Quebec. Control of North America was in the hands of the British, but the honor, morality, and chivalry of Montcalm and les Canadiens helped influence the British Crown to bestow full rights and freedoms to their 65 000 new French-speaking subjects. Lyrics Countless times you led us to victory Amazed were we with the enemy's discord. When you graciously set free an army at your mercy, And let them go home with their guns and swords. Yet you stood representing that fickle monarchy, And died amidst carnage from intrigue faraway. Such a waste of precious humanity, Revered and respected in a world led astray. How do we follow in your footsteps? How can we, your soldiers, belong? Marquis de Montcalm, guardien de liberation, Votre passion, qui s'ensuivraient! We witnessed your death on Abraham's Plains, And because of your passing our freedom remains. For the English crown won't give us disdain, Respecting the honour of your name. How do we follow in your footsteps? How can we, your soldiers, belong? Marquis de Montcalm, guardien de liberation, Votre passion, qui s'ensuivraient! Marquis de Montcalm, guardien de liberation, Votre passion, qui s'ensuivraient! © words and music by John Spearn

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