Lyr Req: Wrap the Green Flag Round Me Boys

Subject: Lyrics Req - Wrap the Green Flag
From: Mick Lowe
Date: 14 Apr 99 - 07:30 AM

Hi gang
Anyone come across the song Wrap the Green Flag around me boys?
Cheers
Mick

Subject: RE: Lyrics Req - Wrap the Green Flag
From: Philippa
Date: 14 Apr 99 - 07:37 AM

Wrap the green flag round me boys
To die were far more sweet
With Erin's noble emblem boys
Around my head and feet

I think Tommy Makem recorded the song years ago

Subject: Lyr Add: WRAP THE GREEN FLAG 'ROUND ME, BOYS
From: Brakn
Date: 14 Apr 99 - 09:35 AM

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

Subject: RE: Lyrics Req - Wrap the Green Flag
From: Mick Lowe
Date: 14 Apr 99 - 07:29 PM

Thanks Mick
I don't know why I didn't just mail you in the first place, perhaps cos I'm still waiting for an answer to the last one (LOL)..
Cheers
Mick

Subject: RE: Lyrics Req - Wrap the Green Flag
From: Brakn
Date: 14 Apr 99 - 07:54 PM

Sorry Mick, will mail you soon.
Down in Coventry soon, is that near you?
Mick

Subject: RE: Lyrics Req - Wrap the Green Flag
From: Frank Howe
Date: 15 Apr 99 - 03:24 PM

music or chords to this??

Subject: RE: Lyrics Req - Wrap the Green Flag
From: Mick Lowe
Date: 15 Apr 99 - 08:27 PM

Mick
Very near me.. drop me a mail
Mick