What a dame
The best queen I ever saw played
Was black but not a club or spade.
She boldly gave her life and saved
Her king from white chessmen arrayed.
She’s oft counted in points as nine,
But such a scale depends on time.
The true value of that queen’s life
Was measured in her sacrifice.
What a dame
The best queen I ever saw played
Was black but not a club or spade.
She boldly gave her life and saved
Her king from white chessmen arrayed.
She’s oft counted in points as nine,
But such a scale depends on time.
The true value of that queen’s life
Was measured in her sacrifice.