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A tale of honor I will now tell About a man, strong and true Brian Boru was his name And through his deeds a nation grew He was born in a time of bondage
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[Music: KF,JF Words: KF] The sky was grey and leaden, Wolves howling on the wind. Above the land of TAr Na n-A?g The ancient calm still reigned. "I
[Chorus] Oró, sé do bheatha abhaile, Oró, sé do bheatha abhaile, Oró, sé do bheatha abhaile Anois ar theacht
[Arrangement: KF,JF Words: Tradional] True, you ride the finest horse I've ever seen, Standing sixteen, one or two, with eyes wide and green, And you
A scourge on the world from the earliest days Christ, his church and his sinister ways Starter of wars, Instigator of crimes Despoiler of cultures, Destroyer
From the south a shadow will rise, With blackened soul and an evil eye. He will bring his terror to the land, Those who oppose shall fall by his hand.
Some say the devil is dead, the devil is dead, the devil is dead Some say the devil is dead, and buried in Killarney More say he rose again, more say
A volunteer in his nations struggle Another soldier in the G.P.O. The rising failed - our leaders captured The English grip would not let go But Michael
[Arrangement: KF Words: Tradional] Last night as I lay dreaming of pleasant days gone by, Me mind been bent on rambling, to Ireland I did fly, I stepped
[Music & Words: KF] Life for you it was not easy, And at times was so unfair. In a time when works was scarce, Many burdens were yours to bear. You
I see a battle-A blonde man, with much blood about his belt, and a hero-halo 'Round his head, whole hosts he will destroy. His jaws are settled in a
The most beautiful city built on the middle-Earth, It's splendour was highly acclaimed, The Noldor Elf grew mighty and strong, In the land were Turgon
When evening in Eireann was gray, Before the dawn went away, Their footsteps on hills were heard, On journey long without a word. From wilderland to