Mongol BalladPBA 13: Jake Altman and Julia Adams

Verse 1

Temujin was born to a powerful man,he led a normal life.All of a sudden, when he was ten,his father was poisoned byabsolute traitors they were deceivingand they captured Temujin.For no reason, he was receivingthe worst possible punishment.

Chorus

They shot their bows, they rode their horses. They invaded many countries.Barbaric and ruthless, they got the job done,creating World History.

Verse 2

Temujin escaped by his great bravery,he finally got away.He won some men over due to his loyalty,alliances all the way!Unanimously elected the ruler,he was now Genghis Khan.Assembling armies is how he unitedhis country, Mongolia.

Chorus

They shot their bows, they rode their horses, they invaded many countries.Barbaric and ruthless, they got the job done,creating World History.

Verse 3

Tartars shot with intention of ending lives,they had immense accuracy.Skilled so beautifully on their horses,they could conquer any country.Though they sound ruthless, vicious, and cruel,they would bargain you a deal.Don’t go against them and don’t fight back,it’s best if you just appeal.

Chorus

They shot their bows, they rode their horses, they invaded many countries.Barbaric and ruthless, they got the job done,creating World History.

Verse 4

When Genghis Khan died, he divided his empireamongst his four grandsons.The kingdom remained successful for a while,until the infection.The Black Plague would spread and infect citizens,it was so unfortunate.Also, the economy was depleting,they had no money left.

Chorus

They shot their bows, they rode their horses, they invaded many countries.Barbaric and ruthless, they got the job done,creating World History.

Verse 5

Remember that it was not only invasions,but also great advancements.Mongols protected the Silk Road trade routeand tolerated religions.Ideas would spread throughout all of Eurasia,a new and improved land.The Mongols would let you govern yourselfwhile providing a helping hand.

Chorus

They shot their bows, they rode their horses, they invaded many countries.Barbaric and ruthless, they got the job done,creating World History.

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