Misc Traditional – The Dying Rebel (Guitar)

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The night was dark and the fight was over

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The moon shone down O'Connell Street

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I stood alone where brave men perished

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Those men have gone their God to meet

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My only son was shot in Dublin

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Fighting for his country bold

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He fought for Ireland and Ireland only

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The Harp and Shamrock, Green, White and Gold

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The first I met was a grey-haired father

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Searching for his only son

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I said "Old man, there's no use searching

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For up to heaven your son has gone"

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My only son was shot in Dublin

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Fighting for his country bold

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He fought for Ireland and Ireland only

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The Harp and Shamrock, Green, White and Gold

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The old man cried out broken hearted

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Bending o'er I heard him say

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"I knew my son was too kind hearted

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I knew my son would never yield"

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My only son was shot in Dublin

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Fighting for his country bold

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He fought for Ireland and Ireland only

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The Harp and Shamrock, Green, White and Gold

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The last I met was a dying rebel

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Bending low I heard him say

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"God bless my home in dear Cork City

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And bless the cause for which I die"

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My only son was shot in Dublin

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Fighting for his country bold

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He fought for Ireland and Ireland only

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The Harp and Shamrock, Green, White and Gold

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The Harp and Shamrock, Green, White and Gold