we'd strike another blow
to set old Ireland free.
How foolish were by boyish thoughts
We were months upon the run
But it did good work in Ireland then
Did that old Finian gun".
IIII
"It was down in Killmallock
'twas the hottest fight of all.
and you see (he bared his arm)
theres the mark still of the ball.
I hope the boys that going now
Will keep the cause we've won
And not desgrace our nation
By not holding a Finian gun.