Black Hawk Down - Minstrel Boy lyrics

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The Minstrel Boy to the war has gone<br />

In the ranks of death you will find him<br />

His father's sword he hath girded on<br />

And his wild harp slung behind him<br />

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"Land of Song!" said the warrior bard<br />

"Though all the world betrays thee<br />

One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard<br />

One faithful harp shall praise thee!"<br />

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The Minstrel fell, but the foeman's chains<br />

Could not bring this proud soul under<br />

The harp he loved never spoke again<br />

For he tore its chords asunder<br />

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And said, "No chains shall sully thee<br />

Thou soul of love and bravery!<br />

Thy songs were made for the pure and free<br />

And shall never sound in slavery!"