The Minstrel Boy

from Logos Rising by James Fox Higgins

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lyrics

The minstrel boy to the war has gone
In the ranks of death you will find him.
His father's sword he has girded on
And his wild harp slung behind him.

'O Land of Song,' said the warrior bard,
'though all the world betrays thee,
One sword at least thy rights shall guard,
One faithful harp shall praise thee."

The minstrel fell but the foeman's chain
Could not bring his proud soul under.
The harp he loved ne'er spoke again
For he tore its cords asunder,
And said, 'No chains shall sully thee,
Thy soul of love and bravery!
Thy songs were made for the brave and free,
They shall never sound in slavery."

credits

from Logos Rising, released August 26, 2021
Traditional Irish folk song.
Drums & percussion by Matt Aitchison.
All other instruments by James Fox Higgins.
Mixed & Mastered by Rob McMullan.