School: Granard (B.) (Muire Gan Smál) (roll number 13963)

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1. The Rising of the Moon

   

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   206 Composed by Leo Casey, Ballymahon, Co Longford. _______________________ The Rising of the Moon ______________________ Oh come tell me Sean O Farrell Tell me why you hurry so Eist mo buacaill hush and listen And his cheeks were all aglow I bear orders from the Captain Let you ready quick and soon For our pikes must be to gether By the rising of the moon. Chorus By the rising of the moon By the rising of the moon For our pikes must be together By the rising of the moon. No 2 Oh come tell me Sean O Farrell Where the gathering is to be In the old spot by the river Right well known to you and me One word more for signals token Forward strike the marching tune With your pikes upon your shoulders By the rising of the moon.

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   Language

   English

   Collector

   Joseph Coyle

   Gender

   Male