Name: The Minstrel Boy
Duration: 40 s
Channel: Traditional
Description: Free MP3 download! Licensing options are available for this track. Also known as "The Moreen," the song became a popular war Ballad when Sir Thomas Moore first put words to it. This is my arrangement on the penny whistle in the key of D.

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Also known as "The Moreen," the song became a popular war Ballad when Sir Thomas Moore first put words to it. This is my arrangement on the penny whistle in the key of D.

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Bartholomew Klick

Military Songs, Outlaw Songs, Bar Songs and Sea Shanteys.

I play woodwinds; Recorder, Pennywhistle and Fife. I'm saving up for a low whistle. I am completely self taught and I ussually play by ear, though I can read sheet music if I feel like it. I'm actually looking for a band to join, so if any of you hear something you like, feel free to contact me.

Song Info

Genre

World • Traditional Irish

Author

Traditional

Rights

None

Uploaded

August 02, 2005

Track Files

MP3

MP3 0.6 MB • 128 kbps • 0:40

Story behind the song

This song is just perfect for fifes and penny whistles.

Lyrics

Lyrics by Sir Thomas Moore;

The Minstrel Boy to the war is gone
In the ranks of death you will find him;
His father's sword he hath girded on,
And his wild harp slung behind him;
"Land of Song!" said the warrior bard,
"Tho' 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 asunder;
And said "No chains shall sully thee,
Thou soul of love and brav'ry!
Thy songs were made for the pure and free,
They shall never sound in slavery!"