C F C
The night was dark, the battle ended,
C F C
The moon shown down O'Connell street,
Am C F C
I stood alone where our brave men perished,
C G F C
These men have gone their God to meet.
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C F C
My only son was shot in Dublin,
C F C
Fighting for his country bold,
Am C F C
He fought for Ireland and for Ireland only,
C G F C
The harp and shamrock, green white and gold.
C F C
The first I met, was a grey haired father,
C F C
Searching for his only son,
Am C F C
I said old man, so there's no use searching,
C G F C
Your only son to heaven has gone
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C F C
My God he cried, I am broken hearted,
C F C
My God he cried, going on his knees,
Am C F C
I knew my son was too kindhearted,
C G F C
I knew my son would never yield
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C F C
The last I met was a dying rebel,
C F C
Bending low, I heard him say,
Am C F C
God bless my home in dear Cork city,
C G F C
God bless the cause for which I die
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*** Thanks Paddy Caplice for these lyrics