The Minstrel Boy
TraditionalC G F C G Am
The minstrel boy to the war has gone.
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In the ranks of death you will find him.
C G F C G Am
His father's sword he has girded on
F C G G7 C
And his wild harp slung behind him.
Am G F G F C
"Oh! Land of song," said the warrior bard,
Am F
"Though all the world betray thee,
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One sword at least thy rights shall guard,
F C G G7 C
One faithful heart shall praise thee."C G F C G Am
The minstrel fell, but the foeman's chain
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Could not bring that proud soul un --- der.
C G F C G Am
The harp he loved never spoke again,
F C G G7 C
For he tore its cords asun --der,
Am G F G F C
And said, "No chain shall sully thee
Am F
Thou soul of love and bravery.
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My songs remain for the pure and free.
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They shall never sound in slavery."
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