RISING OF THE MOON

"And come tell me, Sean O'Farrell, tell me why you wear them so?"
"Hush me bhuachail, hush and listen," cause my cheeks are all aglow
"I bear orders from the captain, get them ready quick and soon
Hike yer thong up to your shoulder for the rising of the moon"

"Tell me, tell me, Sean O'Farrell, where the gatherin' is to be?"
"Near the old spot by the river, right well known to you and me"
"One more thing, the signal token?" "Whistle up the marching tune

Out from many a mud-walled cabin, eyes were lookin' through the night
Many a womanly heart was throbin' for the blessed morning sight
A cry arose along the river, like some banshee's mournful croon
And a thousand cheeks were flashing by the rising of the moon

Have fun with this one (I'll be dead when the Irish see what I've done to their song) Aye. Dave