Heroes from our
past
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1. And so the story's told of a hearty group of men,
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it's
a tale of their triumphs and their woes.
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Be it raids and melees ancient
or the modern worker's struggle
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that
inspires men to stand up for their rights.
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And should we fall down by the
wayside in this ever-changing world,
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we
can look back to these heroes of our past,
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with
their staunch determination and ferocious iron will,
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no
tyranny would quell them in their task.
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2. It's an age-old situation with an ever-present message
:
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that
time and tide waiteth for no man.
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So without fear of
confrontation of the consequence of outcome,
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it's
for freedom and for happiness they toiled.
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And in looking to the future,
we can see a better place
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where
we can shake the yoke of tyranny for all.
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It's been paved by generations
who have gone now to their rest,
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it's
just remembrance of their dignity we ask.
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So come on rally round this brave and valiant cause,
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with tradition, pride, and honor at its core.
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With swords drawn to defend stood these noble-hearted men,
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Faugh-an-ballagh, clear the way, me boys ! + D E A
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3. Under perilous conditions with small hope of
success,
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they
left behind the lives that they once led.
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And by virtue of their
fortitude and single-minded strength,
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they
cleared the way for the people of today.
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So when we think back to our
ancestors, respectfully we hark,
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and
thank the men whose struggle broke the chain,
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it's
a long road up ahead of us, let's forge on while we're strong
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and
leave our mark of honor once again. + CHORUS (2x)
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4. So the story has been told and it comes now to an end,
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its
setting any era, any land,
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when
abusive tyrants force the hands of matters great or small,
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it inspires
men to stand up for their rights.
+ CHORUS
(2x)
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+ D - E - A + Faugh-an-ballagh, clear the way, me boys ! + D - E - A
(orig. = capo 1st) (Dropkick Murphys)