The Minstrel Boy
Intro - 3 bars drums
C Am C F
The Minstrel Boy to the war is gone,
C Am G C
In the ranks of death you'll find him,
C Am C F
His father's sword he has girded on,
C Am G C
And his wild harp slung behind him,
Am F Em
"Land of Song"! said the warrior bard,
Am D G7
"Tho' all the world betrays thee,
C Am C F
One sword at least thy rights shall guard,
C Am G C
One faithful harp shall praise thee"!
( 2 Bars - Drums - Change Key)
D Bm D G
The Minstrel fell but the foeman's chain
D Bm A D
Could not bring his proud soul under,
D Bm D G
The harp he loved ne'er spoke again
D Bm A D
For he tore its chords asunder,
Bm G F#m
And said "No chains shall sully thee,
Bm E A7
Thou soul of love and bravery!
D Bm D G
Thy songs were made for the pure and free
D Bm A D
They shall never sound in slavery".
Repeat 1st Verse or use 2nd Verse as instrumental
Arranged by Frank Lennon ()
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