6 Chords used in the song: G, C, Em, D, Bm, F
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G (4x)
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1. The minstrel boy to the war has gone,
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in the ranks of death you'll find him.
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His father's sword he has girded on,
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and his wild harp slung behind him.
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Land of Song! said the warrior bard,
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Bm
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D
though all the world betrays thee,
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C
one sword, at least, thy rights shall guard,
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one faithful harp shall praise thee !
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2. The minstrel fell, but the foeman's chains
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could not bring this proud soul under.
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The harp he loved never spoke again,
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for he tore its chords asunder.
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And said, no chains shall sully thee,
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D
thou soul of love and bravery !
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C
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Thy songs were made for the pure and free,
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they shall never sound in slavery !
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