Napoleon Invaded Russia (Pride Comes Before The Fall) by walkdaplank published on 2022-06-18T12:28:34Z Verse 1: Napoleon invaded Russia In the middle of a wintry rage Napoleon had impressions Of his eminence upon a stage But the carnage came And the losses piled high In this cautionary tale Pride comes before the fall Pride comes before the fall Verse 2: Solomon built the temple In the middle of the best of times Solomon had expected That he'd always, only see the light But the darkness came Overflowing from his soul Made ruins of it all Pride comes before the fall Pride comes before the fall Tag: Form in me a humble heart Take from me the hardened part Cleanse me, Lord, of all my pride A contrite heart you won't despise Ending: Take my life and let it be (Consecrated, Lord, to Thee) Take my moments and my days (Let them flow in ceaseless praise) Genre Folk & Singer-Songwriter