Key: C major
Verse 1
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The minstrel boy to the war is gone,
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In the ranks of death you'll
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find him;
His father's sword he has girded on,
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And his wild harp slung
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behind him;
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"Land of Song!" said the warrior bard,
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"Though all the world betrays thee,
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One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard,
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One faithful harp shall praise thee!"
Interlude 1
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Verse 2
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The minstrel fell! But
the foeman's chain
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Could not bring his proud soul under;
The harp he loved ne'er spoke again,
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For he tore its chords
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asunder;
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And said "No chains shall sully thee,
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Thou soul of love and bravery!
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Your songs were made for
the pure and free
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They shall never sound in slavery!
Outro 1
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