The Dubliners – Roddy Mccorley (Guitar)

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See the fleet foot host of men who speed with faces wan.

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From farmstedt and from fishers cot along the banks of Bann.

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They come with vengeance in their eyes, too late, too late are they,

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For young Roddy McCorley goes to die on the bridge of Toome today.

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Up the narrow streets he steps, smiling proud and young.

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About the hemp rope on his neck, the golden ringlets clung.

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There was never a tear in his blue eyes, both sad and bright are they,

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For young Roddy McCorley goes to die on the bridge of Toome today.

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When he last stepped up the street, his shining pike in hand.

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Behind him marched in grim array a stalwart earnest band.

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For Antrim town, for Antrim town, he led them to the fray,

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And young Roddy McCorley goes to die on the bridge of Toome today.