Ten Race Commandments

Ft. Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer

(Song parody of 'Ten Duel Commandments' written by Lin-Manuel Miranda from 'Hamilton' Musical)

Synopsis: Just before the race in 'Hero of the Rails' between Thomas and Spencer begins, there are ten rules that need to be discussed.


[Thomas & Spencer]

One, two, three, four,

[Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer]

Five, six, seven, eight, nine,

[Thomas & Spencer]

It's the Ten Race Commandments

[Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer]

It's the Ten Race Commandments,


[Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer]

Number one,

[Thomas]

The forfeit, giving the apology,

Both parties will be at rest, once the offender says sorry,


[Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer]

Number two,

[Edward]

If they don't, have your friends stand by your side,

Don't break out a fight, remain civilised,


[Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer]

Number three,

[Henry]

Keep calm and use cooperation,

Discuss on an agreement,

Or the challenge's conditions,

Racing's a tradition,

Especially for enemies,

[Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer]

Most engines accept, and no one flees,


[Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer]

Number four,

[Gordon]

If they disagree, it can be settled still,

Prepare their flatbeds to see who has the stronger will,

You plan it in advance, give your opponent some respect,

You still have to act dignified when it comes to your regrets,


[Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer]

Five,

[James]

Start before the beginning of the day,

[Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer]

So there's no way to witness confusion or delay,


[Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer]

Number six,

[Percy]

Confess to your best friend of your fears,

Let them know you're here,

Hope that they can make it into the clear,


[Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer]

Seven,

[Toby]

Fill up on water,

And don't forget your coal,

So your strength won't wither when you start the brawl,


[Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer]

Number eight,

[Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby & Emily]

Time to quit before it's too late,

[Emily]

Time to face your fate, back-up and couple-up to your freight,


[Spencer]

Gordon, hi,

[Gordon]

Spencer, what a surprise,

[Spencer]

It is true that Thomas is bluffing a lie?

[Gordon]

That I deny,

You know that we both don't see eye to eye,

[Spencer]

He can try, but he'll lose due to his little size,

[Gordon]

Hold it, how many of our siblings got scrapped despite of their reputation?

[Spencer]

Who cares, I'm the winning engine,


[Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer]

Number nine,

[Spencer]

Give a glare, he wouldn't stand a chance,

[Thomas]

Time to be brave and take your stance,

[Thomas & Spencer]

Then count-

One, two, three, four,

[Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer]

Five, six, seven, eight, nine,

[Thomas & Spencer]

Number,

[Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Emily & Spencer]

Ten! Ready-

[Thomas & Spencer]

Go!


Author's note:

Regarding to the request, I'm currently working on it. It took me some time on what to base it on.

Feel free to review any suggestions or feedback on how to improve.

Morally Draconequus.