Wolf of Gubbio

[Verse] Saint Francis walkin' through the trees sound of whispers wind through leaves Simple man's callin' to the wild searchin' for somethin' deep inside Voices echoin' all around shadows flicker moonlight found Heart's beatin' in the quiet night drawn to the dark drawn to the bite [Verse 2] Through the village fear took hold savage beast uncontrolled Wolves' teeth ever sharp eyes of red villagers' blood souls they bled No peace in the night no rest in days prayers lost in wolf's cruel ways Terror reigned from dusk till dawn savior's come beast shall be gone [Chorus] Saint Francis tames the wicked wolf broken chains village rescued still Savage heart now calm and mild protector now once feral wild Saint's hand reaches mercy found loneliness swept from the ground Beast to guardian peace maintained village sleeps without chains [Verse 3] Gathered round the fire's glow tales of wonder tales of woe Saint's soft voice a calming light taming beasts through mercy's sight Fear not children sleep so sound Saint's word keeps the wolf around From blood and teeth to gentle care Francis gave the world a prayer [Verse 4] Moonrise brings a silver sheen both men and wolves hearts kept clean Forgiven sins and broken past love and peace have come at last One man's word can change the beast turn the terror to the feast Francis shows unearthly power nature bows and follows now [Chorus] Saint Francis tames the wicked wolf broken chains village rescued still Savage heart now calm and mild protector now once feral wild Saint's hand reaches mercy found loneliness swept from the ground Beast to guardian peace maintained village sleeps without chains