The Minstrel Boy
Ian Walsh
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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 and song!" cried the warrior bard
"Though all the world betrays thee
One sword at least, I right shall guard
And one faithful harp shall praise thee"
The minstrel fell, but the foeman's chain
Could not bring his proud soul under
The harp he loved never spoke again
And he tore its chords asunder
He said "No chains shall sully thee
Thy soul of love and bravery
These songs were made for the pure and free
They shall never sound in slavery"