Barry's Column lyrics and chords
Barry's Column Song Lyrics And Chords. Irish Folk Song- author unknown. They said I was ruthless, daring, savage, blood thirsty, even heartless. The clergy called me and my comrades murderers but the British were met with their own weapons. They had gone in the mire to destroy us and our nation and down after them we had to go'' A quote from Tom Barry, who was one of Ireland's bravest rebels. the video is of Wolfehound. The song was also recorded by Dominic Behan. The Boys Of Kilmichael Song is also about Tom Barry and his men .
From [G] East to West, from [C] North to South,
They [G] tried to hunt the [D] column out But the [G] Tans were forced to [C] go without The [G] boys of [D] Barry's [G] Column In armoured cars they came to stay, And wipe the Irish cowards away But oh, the lovely holiday Was stopped by Barry's Column Oh but isn't great to see The Tommies and the R.I.C The Black And Tans and the Staters flee Away from Barry's Column By, George might have some wiley tricks And have the volunteers to fix Yet all his Black And Tans go sick When they think of Barry's Column His ships all come in red and black, No tanks or war equipment lack Yet o'er the sea, they'll ne'er get back If caught by Barry's Column Along the lonely road they wind Armed in front, and armed behind "We're sorry, but that bridge is mine" Said the lads of Barry's Column They stopped to rest just for a spell Some hand-grenades upon them fell "Here sort them out among yourselves" Said the lads from Barry's Column Oh but isn't it great to see, The Staters and the R.I.C The Tommies and the Tans all flee Away from Barry's Column |
Here's the chords in the key of D
From [D] East to West, from [G] North to South, They [D] tried to hunt the [A] column out But the [D] Tans were forced to [G] go without The [D] boys of [A] Barry's [D] Column |