Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song The Minstrel Boy (Recorded 1910), artist - John McCormack. Date of issue: 31.12.1992
Song language: English
The Minstrel Boy (Recorded 1910) |
| The minstrel boy to the war has gone |
| In the ranks of death you will find him; |
| His father’s sword he had girded on |
| And his wild harp slung behind him; |
| «Land of Song!» |
| said the warrior bard |
| «Tho' all the world betrays thee |
| One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard |
| One faithful heart shall praise thee!» |
| The minstrel fell but the foeman’s chain |
| Could not bring that proud soul under; |
| The harp he loved ne’er spoke again |
| For he tore its chords asunder; |
| And said: «No chain shall sully thee |
| Thou soul of love and bravery! |
| Thy songs were made for the pure and free |
| They shall never sound in slavery!» |