Honor Songtext
von Eric Hansen

My name is Alexander Hamilton
I died by the gun of Aaron Burr
Devoted father, dedicated Christian
Attorney, statesman, Secretary of the Treasury

I am Aaron Burr
United States Vice President
Attorney General, Senator
I killed Alexander Hamilton

I′m a man of honor
Be careful what you say
I will cross the mighty Hudson
One of us will die today
But if the gun is my weapon
I shall aim to kill
On the cliffs of Weehawken
You know I surely will


Stand up, face destruction
Ten steps to the dance of death
Meet you in the field of honor
Where you shall draw your final breath

The sky was clear
The air hung heavy
With the sickening feeling of doom
The blackbirds were ghostly quiet
For they knew, they knew
Yes, they knew

Two shots rang out
One man fell
The bullet ripped through his side
As Alexander lay there gasping for life
Across the river his widow cried
For she knew, somehow she knew

Both men thought they were right
Both men were willing to fight
But nobody wins if somebody dies
So here lies Alexander Hamilton
He died for the honor of his name
His hand shook, his mind faltered
One proud moment, his life was over


And here stands Aaron Burr
His hand was still
His aim was sure
His aim was sure
His aim was sure
His aim was sure