Ok Liz,

Actually the harp is mentioned in this song. I also think that there may be a middle verse, I have my father on tape singing it,( if I can find it) if indeed there is a 3rd verse I will post it later.

The tune is quite slow and haunting, more like a dirge, which is probably why it never became as well known and popular as the "Harp that once through Tara's halls"" which is a beautiful song.

"TARA"

I heard a voice from the distant past
And it seemed to be singing a glad refain
The Sons of Erin were free at last
The Blood of their kings wasn't shed in vain
At evening of old, there came sounds of a song
Sung by the voice of a patriot throng
TARA - you shall hear the harp once more
Through your halls as in the days of yore
Hark boys, Hark hear the cheer
Hip Hip Horray , for Freedom and Ireland

Are we to be trod by a tyrants heel ?
Or will we for liberty draw the steel ?
Our fair land trembles with wars alarms
And Ireland is calling her sons to arms
The shades of Wolfe Tone seem to rise from the ground
And with this grand chorus the hillsides resound
TARA you shall hear the harp once more
Through your halls as in the days of yore
Hark boys hark, hear the cheer
Hip Hip Horray for freedom
and Ireland

Slainte