Boulavogue

Another Irish rebel tune - hope you like it!

At Boulavogue as the sun was setting
On the bright May meadows of Shelmaliar,
A rebel hand set the heather blazing
And brought the neighbours from far and near.
Then Father Murphy from old Kilcormack
Spurred up the rocks with a warning cry;
"Arm, arm," he cried, "for I've come to lead you;
For Ireland's freedom we'll fight or die."

He led us on 'gainst the coming soldiers;
The cowardly yeomen we put to flight.
'Twas at the Harra the boys of Wexford
Showed Bookies' regiment how men could fight.
Look out for hirelings, King George of England,
Search ev'ry kingdom that breathes a slave,
For Father Murphy from the county Wexford
Sweeps o'er the land like a mightly wave.

At Vinegar Hill o'er the pleasant Slaney
Our heroes vainly stood back to back,
And the Yoes at Tullow took Father Murphy
And burned his body upon the rack.
God grant you glory, brave Father Murphy,
And open heaven to all your men;
For the cause that called you may call tomorrow
In another fight for the green again.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• mace
• gill
• boulavogue
• irish
• ireland
• rebel
• father
• murphy
• acoustic
• guitar
• voice
• new
• jersey
• celt
• celtic
• erin
• erie

[1witchshaman]

One of these days, Mace.. You're going to melt me face to face LOL

Love it thanks hon

[MaceGill]

Thanks! See - you're comments are showing up!

[princessandgoblin]

beautiful! belt it out!!!

[MaceGill]

Thank you!

Where have you been?

[princessandgoblin]

you are very welcome! I was in Oklahoma for days and days doing mission work with my church. But I am here now! (though I depart again soon.)

[MaceGill]

Good on you! Good to have you back for the time being.

[madfortrad5958]

love the Guitar NICE ONE

[TheDiarmaidable]

bjasas ial neva drink again areckin!!!!

[phillipgaley]

rully rockin', Dude, . . .

[shakeahand1]

This is a fine version of a fine song, we were taught this at school. Thanks for the share joeygsmom.

[1witchshaman]

WoW that is surprising!..

[joeygsmom]

wonderful darlin!

I especially love how effortlessly you can sing and play.

One of my very favorite songs about rebels!!!