American Old Time Song Lyrics: 29 Old Ireland Forever
Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 29
OLD IRELAND FOREVER.
Attend to me, landsmen and sailors and others,
My ditty appeals to your courage and sense,
Come round me, my lads, let's shake bands like brothers,
And join one and all in old Ireland's defence.
Tho' statesmen by tricks to seduce us endeavor,
We'll stand by our country, old Ireland forever.
By our own dear country, old Ireland forever;
We'll stand by our country, old Ireland forever.
Our forefathers fully considered the cause
Of justice and wisdom, of honor and fame;
Then wisely and bravely established such laws
As raised above others Hibernia's great name;
Then shall we lose sight of them? Never, boys, never!
Huzza for our country, old Ireland forever!