Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song The Minstrel Boys, artist - Liam Clancy. Date of issue: 01.06.2014
Song language: English
The Minstrel Boys |
| The minstrel boy to the war is gone |
| In the ranks of death you’ll find him; |
| His father’s sword he hath girded on |
| And his wild harp slung behind him; |
| «Land of Song!» |
| cried the warrior bard |
| (Should) «Tho' all the world betrays thee |
| One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard |
| One faithful harp shall praise thee!» |
| The Minstrel fell! |
| But the foeman’s steel |
| Could not bring that proud soul under; |
| The harp he lov’d ne’er spoke again |
| For he tore its chords asunder; |
| And said «No chains shall sully thee |
| Thou soul of love and brav’ry! |
| Thy songs were made for the pure and free |
| They shall never sound in slavery |