1. The Ballad of Genghis Khan
By Will Boyles

2. Let me tell you a little story from history,
I’ll tell you all about a great man.
He was the first leader of the Tartars.
He started with a name of Temujin.

3. Ghengis Khan was the great leader,
He expanded Mongol territory.
Mongol conquests of Europe and Asia,
Forever changed World History.

4. He came from a people with a storied history
That started back when time began.
His ancestral line had garnered glory,
Many years before through conquered land.

5. Ghengis Khan was the great leader,
He expanded Mongol territory.
Mongol conquests of Europe and Asia,
Forever changed World History.

6. He began when his father was poisoned,
He sought revenge on the rival tribe.
His prowess as a commander of forces,
Brought many tribes to his side.

7. Ghengis Khan was the great leader,
He expanded Mongol territory.
Mongol conquests of Europe and Asia,
Forever changed World History.

8. He continued to grow in his power,
They brought together an army.
He brought discipline to his people,
And he led a fearsome cavalry.

9. Ghengis Khan was the great leader,
He expanded Mongol territory.
Mongol conquests of Europe and Asia,
Forever changed World History.

10. He led his formidable military force,
They were fearsome in battle.
Many fled in fear before them,
And declared themselves his vassal.

11. Ghengis Khan was the great leader,
He expanded Mongol territory.
Mongol conquests of Europe and Asia,
Forever changed World History.

12. After he had razed many of their lands
He set up a system of taxation
At his death, he divided his empire
Among his three sons and grandson.

13. Ghengis Khan was the great leader,
He expanded Mongol territory.
Mongol conquests of Europe and Asia,
Forever changed World History.