The minstrel boy
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to the war has gone
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In the ranks of death
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you'll find him
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His father's sword
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he hath girded on
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And his wild harp slung
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is harp slung behind him
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Land of Song!
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cried the warrior bard
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Tho' all the world betrays thee
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One sword, at least
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thy rights shall guard
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One faithful harp
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shall praise thee!
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<Interlude>
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The Minstrel fell!
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But the foeman's chain
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Could not bring
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that proud soul under
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The harp he lov'd
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ne'er spoke again
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For he tore its chords asunder
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And said No chains
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shall sully thee
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Thou soul of love and brav'ry!
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Thy songs were made
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for the pure and free
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They shall never sound
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in slavery!
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Minstrel Boy (Film Version) [Film Version]
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| Various Artists |
