Lion of Zarahemla

He rose up strong in Zerahemla
Armor gleaming in the sun
A chief captain with fire in his eyes
And a faith that weighed a ton
He'd come to lead the Nephite hosts
In the name of God above
But he soon learned the enemy within
Was threatening what he loved

There was a traitor named Amalickiah
Who wanted to wear the crown
Flattering words and cunning lies
To tear their freedom down
He'd say, "Bow to me, and you'll be great
Power's the only way
'Cause liberty and faith ain't worth a thang
If you lose it all today"

He'd say, "Ain't nobody bolder than this king's iron hand
I'm a viper in the shadows
Your last breath'll be chokin' in the dust
Fallin' to the edge of my blade"
Ain't nobody bolder than this king's iron hand
I'm a viper in the shadows
Your last breath'll be chokin' in the dust
Fallin' to the edge of my blade"

So one man preached repentance
While the other sowed despair
Moroni prayed for blessings on the free
Down on his knees in prayer
He said, "I know you want your rights
And you'll fight for what is true
But trust in God, He'll make us strong
He'll see His people through"

He'd say, "Ain't nobody bolder than that king's iron hand
He's a viper in the shadows
Your last breath'll be chokin' in the dust
Fallin' to the edge of his blade"
"Ain't nobody bolder than that king's iron hand
He's a viper in the shadows
Your last breath'll be chokin' in the dust
Fallin' to the edge of his blade"

One day the dissenters rose up high
King-men in the heart of town
Moroni rent his coat and wrote these words
To rally all around
"In memory of our God, our faith
Our peace, our families dear"
He raised the Title of Liberty
And the faithful gave a cheer

He wrote to the governors bold and clear
"If ye don't defend your cities free
I'll come with my armies, stir up your fear
Till you're fightin' for liberty"

He warned that the sword of God's justice hangs low
Over those who won't stand in the fight
But He'd spare the repentant, let liberty grow
In the strength of the faithful and right

ain't nobody stronger than Captain Moroni's sword
He's a lion in the battle
Your dark plans'll end lyin' in the dirt
Fallin' to the God of his blade
'ain't nobody stronger than Captain Moroni's sword
He's a lion in the battle
Your dark plans'll end lyin' in the dirt
Fallin' to the God of his blade

While Amalickiah fled in shame
They finally understood
This captain's heart was bound to God
Defending all that's good

ain't nobody stronger than Captain Moroni's sword
He's a lion in the battle
Your dark plans'll end lyin' in the dirt
Fallin' to the God of his blade

ain't nobody stronger than Captain Moroni's sword
He's a lion in the battle
Your dark plans'll end lyin' in the dirt
Fallin' to the God of his blade

Put your faith in God and trust your blade,
Stand fast for freedom in the covenant made.
In memory of our God, our religion, our peace,
Our wives and our children—let the tyranny cease.

(reflective guitar solo)

(tag whispering slowly fading)
...Raise the title high...
...Raise the title high...
...Raise the title high...
...Raise the title high...