Kevin BarryKevin Barry gave his young life for the cause of liberty Just a lad of eighteen summers yet there's no one can deny As he marched to death that morning, he proudly held his head on high Just before he faced the hangman in his dreary prison cell British soldiers tortured Barry just because he would not tell The names of his brave comrades and other things they wished to know "Turn informer and we'll free you." Kevin Barry answered "No." Calmly standing to attention while he bade his last farewell To his broken-hearted mother whose sad grief no-one can tell. For thecause he proudly cherished, this sad parting had to be Then to death walked softly smiling that old Ireland might be free |