The Rising of the Moon

The Rising of the Moon - Liam Clancy

Oh then tell me sean ofarrell tell me why you hurry so

Hush me buchall hush and listen and his cheeks were all aglow

I bear orders from the captain get you ready quick and soon

For the pikes must be together by the rising of the moon

By the rising of the moon

By the rising of the moon

For the pikes must be together

By the rising of the moon

Oh then tell me sean ofarrell where the gatherin' is to be

In the old spot by the river right well known to you and me

One thing more for a signal token whistle up the marching tune

With your sword upon your shoulder by the rising of the moon

By the rising of the moon

By the rising of the moon

With your pike upon your shoulder

By the rising of the moon

Out of many a mud wall cabin

Eyes were watching thru' the night

Many a manly heart was throbbing

For the coming morning light

Murmers ran along the valley

Like the banshee's lonely croon

And a thousand pikes were flashing

By the rising of the moon

By the rising of the moon

By the rising of the moon

And a thousand pikes were flashing

By the rising of the moon

There beside the singing river

That dark mass of men were seen

Far above their shining weapons hung

Their own beloved green

Death to every foe and traitor

Forward strike the marching tune

And hurrah me boys for freedom

Tis the rising of the moon