WRAP THE GREEN FLAG 'ROUND ME, BOYS

Wrap the green flag 'round me, boys,
To die 'twere far more sweet,
With Erin's noble emblem, boys,
To be my winding-sheet;
In life I longed to see it wave,
And followed where it led,
But now my eyes grow dim, my hand
Would grasp its last bright shred.

Chorus
Then wrap the green flag round me, boys
To die 'twere far more sweet
With Erin's noble emblem, boys
To be my winding sheet

Oh, I had hopes to meet you, boys,
On many a well-fought field,
When to our bright green banner, boys,
The treacherous foe would yield;
But now, alas, I am denied
My dearest earthly prayer,
You'll follow and you'll meet the foe
But I shall not be there.

But though my body molder, boys,
My spirit will be free,
And every comrade's honor, boys,
Will still be dear to me;
And in the thick and bloody fight,
Let not your courage lag,
For I'll be there, and hovering near
Around the dear old flag!

Regards Mick Bracken