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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

Fergus