Minstrel Boy Lyrics

Minstrel Boy lyrics

The minstrel boy to the war has gone



In the ranks of death you will find him



His father's sword he has girded on



And his wild harp slung behind him







"Land of song," cried the warrior bard,



"Though all the world betrays thee,



One sword at least thy roads shall guard,



One faithful heart shall praise thee"







The minstrel fell, but the foeman's sword



Could not bring that proud soul under



The harp he loved never spoke again,



For he tore its cords asunder,







He said, "No chain shall sully thee



No strength shall taint your bravery



My songs remain for the pure and free



They shall never sound in slavery"







The minstrel boy to the war has gone



In the ranks of death you will find him



His father's swowrd he has girded on



And his wild harp slung behind him







He said, "No chain shall sully thee



No strength shall taint your bravery



My songs remain for the pure and free



They shall never sound in slavery"