Men Of Easter Week (They Were Soldiers Every One)
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We
remember them with pride,
Those
who fought and those who died,
Of
braver men, who now can speak
Than the men of Easter week?
[chorus]
They
were soldiers every one,
Some
with hymn and some with gun,
In
the fight for liberty
To make their Ireland safe and free.
Rifle
shots and marching feet
Ringing
through O'Connell street,
And
the sea lord looking oer,
Now
his eyes will see no more.
Freedom
gained and freedom lost,
But
each hero paid the cost,
Ours
will be their legacy,
Ireland
One our sons will see.