Irish traditional song lyrics — collected by Beer Belly Band.
By the cross our Andrew bore by the sword our William wore
By the crown our Robert swore to win our Liberty
Call the falcon from the glen call the eagle from the bend
Call the lion from his den to win our Liberty
By the man was faith was old by the man they sold for gold
By the man they’ll never hold to win our Liberty
Call the thieves all in his dale call the spears of Allendale
Call the brave of Yarrow Veil to win our Liberty
By the arm that bends the bow by the arm that plies the blow
By the arm that lays them low to win our Liberty
Call the banners from the West call the raven from his nest
Call the clans that dance the best to win our Liberty
By the field that once was green by the shield that silver sheen
By the sword in battle keen to win our Liberty
Bless the man with faith we hold bless the man in chains they sold
Bless the man in cloth or gold a’ won our Liberty
Bless the man in cloth or gold a’ won our Liberty