I saw it in all the bright gloryWhen first it was flung to the wind,When of freedom they told us the storyThat no other nation could find,When of martyrs their blood often freed usTill a traitor to England had soldThe land that sorely doth need usTo fight for the green, white and gold.
'Tis we and no other can claim itFor to-day joined as one we stand, bold,To fight England combined with Free StatersIn defence of the green, white and gold.
[3] You have murdered our brave Liam and Rory You have butchered young Richard and Joe And your hands with their blood are still gory Fulfilling the work of the foe.
We'll stand by Enright and Larkin With Daly and Sullivan the bold And we'll break down the English connection And bring back the nation you sold.
You sold out the Six Counties for your freedom When we have given you McCracken and Wolfe Tone And brave Ulstermen have fought for you in Dublin Now you watch as we fight on alone.