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