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Howdy everyone…
Since writing about the ancient story of “Atlantis” a few months ago I had the urge to pick another ancient history subject that occurred in 480 BC. It was an event where a few faced overwhelming odds and ended up sacrificing themselves to allow for better preparation for what is coming.

So….here it is….”Molon Labe (Come And Take Them)”. The battle of Thermopylae (the hot gates)
We used all BIAB rhythm tracks. Ken and I did not play any rhythm guitar tracks. Ken initiated the ‘concept’ of this write.
A ton of imagery to choose from the imagination.
My collaborator-in-chief Ken Lasaine played lead guitar…and I thank him.
 Thanks to any that give it whirl and hope you found it worthy of your time.
Have a great day....

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(Key D @ 120bpm – 04:22)
Intro: Verse 1: They felt the rumble and a distant roar. One hundred thousand on the hot gates shore. Seven thousand standing tall and free will only hold them back until day three. Out of the eastern sun and dressed for war. The heralds’ message is that you’ve been warned.
If you want to live beyond this day, lay down your weapons and walk away.

Chorus: “Molṑn labé!”….it’s the only way. “Molṑn labé!”….it’s here you’ll feel my blade.

Verse 2: We keep our weapons and our bronze breastplate. There’s no surrender in the Spartan faith. The fight for freedom is a high priced brawl. They make their stand at the Phocian wall.

Chorus: “Molṑn labé!”….it’s the only way. “Molṑn labé!”….it’s here you’ll feel my blade.

Bridge: Bm7/ A/ G/ Gsus4 to G/ - Bm7/ A/ G/ G to A/

Verse 3: They say the Persian arrows will eclipse the sun as every man accepts their fate. Then Dienekes rolls his eyes and states….”then we will fight them in the shade.”

Chorus: “Molṑn labé!”….it’s the only way. “Molṑn labé!”….it’s here you’ll feel my blade.

Lead Break: Verse music + chorus music

Verse 4: It’s another ancient allegory about the few and the brave. But winds of change will tell a different story on the plain of Plataea.

Chorus: “Molṑn labé!”….it’s the only way. “Molṑn labé!”….it’s here you’ll feel my blade.

Bridge: Bm7/ A/ G/ Gsus4 to G/ - Bm7/ A/ G/ G to A/

Outro: verse music

Ⓒ Concept: Ken Lasaine Lyrics/music: Wayne Evans Arrangement: Ken & Wayne - July 11, 2022
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