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Thread #69686 Message #1184213
Posted By: Fergie
12-May-04 - 06:24 PM
Thread Name: Origins: The Saxon Shilling
Subject: Tune Req: The Saxon Shilling
I came across the lyrics to a song of this name, the first verse is as follows
Hark! a martial sound is heard The march of soldiers, fifing, drumming Eyes are staring, hearts are stirred For bold recruits the brave are coming Ribands flaunting, feathers gay The sounds and sights are surely thrilling Dazzled village youths today Will crowd to take the saxon shilling.
Is anybody familiar with this song? Does anybody have the tune? The song is anti-recruiting and encourages "Irish youth" to reject the Saxon Shilling
If others are interested I will post all six verses in a week or so