Michael Mcverry

[Verso 1]
 
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A tricolour flies high above the hills of South Armagh, 
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For in that Rebel country, theyve still got daring men, 
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They aim to chase the British forever from our land, 
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Let cowards mock and traitors sneer, for they dont understand 
 


[Refrão]
 
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Oh Volunteer Michael McVerry, well never see you again, 
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The Republican standards raised above the hills of south Armagh 
 


[Verso 2]
 
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The First Battalion, Crossmaglen has lost a leader brave, 
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For in Cullyhannas old graveyard, theyve dug a martyrs grave, 
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That afternoon in Keady Town, McVerry took a stand, 
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With rockets, bombs and Armalite guns a mighty battle did rage, 
 


[Refrão]
 
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Oh Volunteer Michael McVerry, well never see you again, 
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The Republican standards raised above the hills of south Armagh 
 


[Verso 3]
 
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Hes gone to join his comrades down through the years whove died, 
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And his native Cullyhanna will remember him with pride, 
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Down through the years, when freedoms call had summoned Irelands sons, 
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Those rugged hills of south Armagh had echoed through the gun 
 


[Refrão]
 
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Oh Volunteer Michael McVerry, well never see you again, 
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The Republican standards raised above the hills of south Armagh x2