Rising of the Moon A E D A E A -- x3 A E D - A - E - A D A E A Oh then tell me Sean O'Farrell; / tell me why you hurry so Hush me buichall hush and listen / and his cheeks were all aglow I bear orders from the Captain, / get you ready quick and soon For the pikes must be together / by the risin' of the moon chorus: by the rising of the moon by the rising of the mnoon for the pikes must be together by the rising of the moon Oh then tell me Sean O'Farrell, where the gatherin' is to be In the old spot by the river; right well known to you and me One word more for signal token; whistle up a marching tune With your pike upon your shoulder by the risin' of the moon chorus From many a mudwall cabin, eyes were watching through the night Many a manly heart was throbbing for the coming warning light Murmurs ran along the valley like the banshee's lonely croon And a thousand blades were flashing by the rising of the moon. chorus There beside the singing river, that dark mass of men were seen And among their shining weapons, hung their own beloved green "Death to every foe and traitor! Forward! Strike a marching tune, Sing, "Hurrah, me boys, for freedom! 'Tis the risin' of the moon!" chorus Well they fought for dear old Ireland and full bitter was their fate What a glorious pride and sorrow fills the name of ninety-eight Yet thank God while hearts are beating fast in manhood's burning noon We will follow in their footsteps by the rising of the moon chorus repeat chorus x3 or more to end