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