A Soldier's SongAs round our blazing fires we throng the starry heavens o'er us; Impatient for the coming fight and as we wait the morning's light, Here in the silence of the night we will chant a soldier's song. Chorus: Soldiers are we whose lives are pledged to Ireland; Some have come from a land beyond the wave. Sworn to be free, no more our ancient sire land Shall shelter the despot or the slave. Tonight we man the "bhearna bhaoil" In Erin's cause, come woe or weal Mid cannons' roar and rifles peal, We will chant a soldier's song |