Pack me a rope, Ma, pack it so tight I'm goin' huntin', gone at first light Pack me a longbow, Ma, pack it for me I'm gonna track down a dragon, you'll see Farewell, my washin' up, farewell, my hearth Don't care for comforts, a roof, nor a bath Knee-deep in muck, oh, Ma, see, I don't mind I'll follow his scent, Ma, I could do this blind Do not tell father, do not tell the church I'll be a rider, you heard it here first I know you don't trust me, you think I'm insane Just promise you'll write The Bold next to my name It's been seven months, Ma, I think I am close I just found this cave, Ma, I don't mean to boast I've lost a few pounds, Ma, I promise I'm fine See, I cannot return till that dragon is mine So many bones, Ma, should I light my torch? Wish I was dancin' with you on the porch 'Cause there he is, Ma, by Heavens, he's huge My body might fail me, but by Gods, I refuse Do not tell father, do not tell the church I'll be a rider, you heard it here first I know you don't trust me, you think I'm insane Just promise you'll write The Bold next to my name Unfurl the rope, Ma, the one that you packed I feel you here with me, guardin' my back The skin is like leather, I think I'm in love He's spreading his wings out, as soft as a dove I climb aboard him, my knees tucked in tight Me and him, him and I, into the night I'm comin' home, Ma, come out on the street I'm bringin' back someone I'd like you to meet