This mighty soldier on the eve of the war he waged
Told his troops of lessons learned from battles fought:
'May your heart grow bolder like an iron-clad brigade'
Said this leader to his outnumbered lot
Known as a hero to all that he knew,
Long live the legend of Finn MacCumhail!*
The brave Celtic leader of the chosen few,
Long live the legend of Finn MacCumhail!*
*MacCumhail is pronounced "Mac Cool"