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1. Local Rhymes (continued)

   

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   His messages of sympathy they fill my heart with joy,

   And now my good people having said my say

   For Timothy Michael Healy clear the way.

   
   Tim Healy

   Here comes I, Tim Healy, the head of the Free State,

   I'm called the Governor General 'cause Lord Lieutenant's out of date

   I represent old England's King, his laws you must obey,

   But, that I've done my best in freedom's cause, I'm sure you wont gainsay.

   And now etc.

   For William Cosgrave clear the way

   
   William Cosgrave

   Here comes I, Wm Cosgrave, I'm President of them all,

   I make the Bills for Uncle Tim and pass them in the Dáil,

   I used to run a public-house before I became T.D.,

   And I keep De Valera on the run to please the old chap from the Lee,

   And now etc.

   For Ll. George clear the way.

   
   Lloyd George

   Here comes I Lloyd George, I'm little but I'm great,

   I've made a Treaty for you and I hope you keep it safe,

   You Irish are a unit now of our glorious country,

   You've always won our battles so we cannot set you free,

   And now etc

   
   For Eamonn De Valera clear the way

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