Alberto Cottica was a founder member of Here Be Dragons. When he left the UK, to rejoin his band "The Modena City Ramblers", I wrote this song for him.
He has a new project now "Fiamma Fumana" but he still guests with us from time to time. It's him on the Album "Celtic Bonding". Once a Dragon always a Dragon...
My name's Alberto Cottica
I've travelled wide and I've travelled far
For years in pubs and clubs and bars
I've played The Wild Rover
But I'll say "Ciao" to the girls I've kissed
"Goodbye" to the pubs where I've got pissed
I can't say you won't be missed
But our time together is over
CHORUS
Fare thee well to London town
The time has come to settle down
Goodbye to all the friends I've known
The Modena Rambler's going home
When I was young and in my prime
Restless, I made up my mind
To leave Modena City behind
Around the world to roam
Over moors and hills I've rambled
And through red light districts ambled
Out of police cells I've scrambled
Now I'm going home
CHORUS
Went into an alehouse I used to frequent
Told the landlady my money was spent
With my credit card she was content
So I bought a round
Now this prodical bambino
'Swapping warm flat beer for vino
Instant coffee for Capaccino
I'm Modena bound
CHORUS
(c) 1997 Mike Brooks
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