Rising of the Moon

I learned this GREAT Irish tune on my tin whistle today. It is about the 1798 Revolution. This is a considerably slower version than many of the popular renditions, but I like how it complements the air of secrecy evident when one examines the lyrics.

"Oh! then tell me, Shawn O'Ferrall, Tell me why you hurry so?"
"Hush ma bouchal, hush and listen", And his cheeks were all a-glow.
"I bear orders from the captain, Get you ready quick and soon,
For the pikes must be together At the risin' of the moon".

"Oh! then tell me, Shawn O'Ferrall, Where the gatherin' is to be?"
"In the ould spot by the river, Right well known to you and me.
One word more—for signal token Whistle up the marchin' tune,
With your pike upon your shoulder, By the risin' of the moon".

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