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Minstrel Boy (Film Version) Lyrics
The minstrel boy to the war has gone,
In the ranks of death you'll find him.
His father's sword he has girded on,
And his wild harp slung behind him.
Land of Song! cried the warrior bard,
Though 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 chains
Could not bring this proud soul under.
The harp he loved never spoke again,
For he tore its chords asunder.
And said, no chains shall sully thee,
Thou soul of love and bravery!
Thy songs were made for the pure and free
They shall never sound in slavery!
In the ranks of death you'll find him.
His father's sword he has girded on,
And his wild harp slung behind him.
Though all the world betrays thee,
One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard,
One faithful harp shall praise thee!
Could not bring this proud soul under.
The harp he loved never spoke again,
For he tore its chords asunder.
Thou soul of love and bravery!
Thy songs were made for the pure and free
They shall never sound in slavery!
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Submitted by
sacrifice_for_life1 On Mar 18, 2005
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This song is really beautiful. Its well placed in Black Hawk Down.
I agree with you completely Maekrix. This is one of those songs that makes you feel good about music in general, and perhaps a bit patriotic. Not wanting to sully your music by playing it in times of despair, ruining the good memories.. there's just something moving about that.
it's an old irish trad song about a young fella heading to war