The melody is an old Irish air, "The Moreen." The song was very
popular throughout America at the turn of the Century. For a sound clip of this tune, click here
(14 KB)
The minstrel boy to war is gone, In the ranks of death you'll find
him;
His father's sword he has girded on, And his wild harp slung behind him.
"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 that proud soul
under;
The harp he lov'd ne'er spoke again, For he tore its chords a sunder;
And said, " No chain shall sully thee, Thou soul of love and bravery;
Thy songs were made for he pure and free;
They shall never sound in slav'ry." To visit the website bibliography,
click
here. To visit the website video bibliography, click
here
Support
this Site by Visiting the Website Store! (help us defray costs!)
We are providing the following
service for our readers. If you are interested in books, videos, CD's etc.
related to the Spanish American War, simply type in "Spanish American War"
(or whatever you are interested in) as the keyword and click on "go" to
get a list of titles available through Amazon.com.
