CHO:        
Waiting for a flag to fly
Waiting as the end draws nigh
My whole life passes by
Waiting for a flag to fly

Now I have fought invaders in own dear Ireland
I came over to America unwelcomed by this land
So I quit the US Army and I left for Mexico
I joined the bold Battalion of the San Patricio

Many were the numbers of my native countrymen
Faithful now to Mexico these valiant Irishmen
Helping hands, adopted lands, a common cross to bear
I could see that somehow we, were the answer to a prayer

CHO

Standing at Chapultupec it's cruel to understand
At Churubuso captured though we fought until the end
Not only are we prisoners, they call us traitor too
Placed to die before the flag the moment that it flew

We never fought for glory and we never fought for pride
For common faith and loyalty our brothers fought and died
Americans may hate us but we're loved by Mexico
I am no more a traitor then any soldier that I know

CHO - CHO