Letra de The Night Watch (Live Pittsburgh, PA - Stanley Warner Theatre: April 29th, 1974)
Shine, shine, the light of good works shine The watch before the city gates depicted in their prime The golden light all grimy now 300 years have passed The worthy captain and his squad of troopers standing fastThe artist knew their faces well Husbands of his lady friends His creditors and councillors In armour bright, the merchant menOfficial moments of the guild In poses keen from bygone days City fathers frozen there Upon the canvas dark with ageThe smell of paint, a flask of wine Turn those faces all to me Blunderbuss and halberd-shaft Dutch respectabilityThey make their entrance one by one Defenders of that way of life Redbrick home, the bourgeoisie Guitar lessons for the wifeSo many years we suffered here Country racked with Spanish wars Now comes a chance to find ourselves Quiet reigns behind our doors Think about posterity againSo the pride of little men The burghers good and true Still living through the painter's hands Request you all to understand