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The Battle Of Bembezi by John Edmond
The Battle Of Bembezi
Tuning:E A D G B E
Capo:no capo
[Intro]
G C D G C D G
[Verse 1]
G C G
We fought them at the Bonko, 'twas just the other day
D
They laid an ambush in our path - we went another way
C G Em
To capture Bulawayo and stop a fearful war
G D G
The Sal'sbry Horse, Victoria Rangers and the old Cape Corps
[Chorus]
C G Em
On the first day of November of 1893,
C G D G
We fought the Matabele at the Battle of Bembezi.
[Verse 2]
G C G
We formed a laager on the hill at mid-day for to rest
D
We saw an Insukamini regiment towards the west
C G Em
We swung the seven-pounder 'round; let a big one fly
G D G
And from the east the Amaveni gave their battle cry
[Chorus]
C G Em
On the first day of November of 1893,
C G D G
We fought the Matabele at the Battle of Bembezi.
[Verse 3]
G C G
The wild Ingubu with the fierce Imbezu on the right
D
Came charging from the northern bush, they were a fearful sight
C G Em
And near 6000 warriors - we stopped them on the run
G D G
The bravest of the brave could never match the Maxim gun
[Chorus]
C G Em
On the first day of November of 1893,
C G D G
We fought the Matabele at the Battle of Bembezi.
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