Rising of the Moon
Rising of the Moon
One verse
and chorus
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Rising of the Moon
is performed by Ian O'Donnell
Oh then tell me Sean O'Farrell; Tell me why you hurry
so
Hush me buichall hush and listen and his cheeks were all
aglow
I bear orders from the Captain, get you ready quick and
soon
For the pikes must be together by the risin' of the moon
Oh then tell me Sean O'Farrell, where the gatherin' is
to be
In the old spot by the river; right well known to you and
me
One word more for signal token; whistle up a marching
tune
With your pike upon your shoulder by the risin' of the
moon
From many a mudwall cabin, eyes were watching through
the night
Many a manly heart was throbbing for the coming warning
light
Murmurs ran along the valley like the banshee's lonely
croon
And a thousand blades were flashing by the rising of the
moon.
There beside the singing river, that dark mass of men
were seen
And among their shining weapons, hung their own beloved
green
"Death to every foe and traitor! Forward! Strike a
marching tune,
Sing, "Hurrah, me boys, for freedom! 'Tis the risin'
of the moon!"
Well they fought for dear old Ireland and full bitter
was their fate
What a glorious pride and sorrow fills the name of
ninety-eight
Yet thank God while hearts are beating fast in manhood's
burning noon
We will follow in their footsteps by the rising of the
moon