Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Boulavogue, artist - The Dubliners. Date of issue: 04.03.2009
Song language: English
Boulavogue |
| At Boulavogue as the sun was setting |
| On the bright May meadows of Shelmaliar |
| Our rebel hand set the heather blazing |
| And brought the neighbours from far and near. |
| Then Father Murphy from old Kilcormack |
| Spurred up the rocks with a warning cry |
| «Arm, arm», he cried, «for I’ve come to lead you, |
| For Ireland’s freedom we’ll fight and die» |
| He led us on 'gainst the coming soldier, |
| The cowardly yeomen we put to flight |
| It was at the Harrow the boys of Wexford |
| Showed Bookies' regiment how men could fight |
| Look out for hirelings, King George of England, |
| Search ev’ry promentory where breathes a slave |
| For Father Murphy from the County Wexford |
| Sweeps o’er the land like a mighty wave |
| At Vinegar Hill o’er the pleasant Slaney |
| Our heroes vainly stood back to back |
| And the Yoes at Tullow took Father Murphy |
| And they burned his body upon the rack |
| God grant you glory, brave Father Murphy, |
| And open heaven to all your men |
| For the cause that called you may call tomorrow |
| In another fight for the green again |