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Thread #8916   Message #304722
Posted By: Uncle Jaque
24-Sep-00 - 09:48 PM
Thread Name: Songs of the American Civil War
Subject: RE: Songs of the American Civil War
Cpl. Andy: The Lyrics for the "Irish Volunteer" are in the cover booklet contained in David KINCAID'S excellent CD by the same title.
"My name is Tim McDonald, I'm a native of the Isle,
Was born among old Erin's bogs when I was just a child.
My Father fought in "'98" for liberty so dear;
He fell upon old Vinegar Hill like an Irish Volunteer.
Then raise the harp of Erin, boys, the flag we all revere;
We'll fight and fall beneath it's folds, like Irish volunteers!"
For the other 5 verses, Lad, ye'll have ter save up yer tin and buy the CD! I doubt ye'll regret it; it's one of my favorites! A contemporary composition of Davie's on that CD is one that'll make yer hair stand on end; "Free and Green". There's a pretty eerie story behind it as well! For God & Country: "Uncle Jaque" 3rd ME Field Music