Minstrel Boy lyrics

The Minstrel Boy to the war has gone
In the ranks of death you will find him
His father`s sword he hath girded on
And his wild harp slung behind him

`Land of Song!` said the warrior bard
`Though all the world betrays thee
One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard
One faithful harp shall praise thee!`

The Minstrel fell, but the foeman`s chains
Could not bring this proud soul under
The harp he loved never spoke again
For he tore its chords asunder

And said, `No chains shall sully thee
Thou soul of love and bravery!
Thy songs were made for the pure and free
And shall never sound in slavery!`
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