Boys of Barr na Stráide lyrics and chords
An Irish Folk Song- written by Sigerson Clifford. The guitar chords are by Marc Fahrbach and fit the youtube video. Recorded by Christy Moore, Annmarie O'Riordan who had the big hit with This Story I Tell You Is True song, Niamh Parsons and that's the version that the guitar chords are set to. I have also given the chords in the key of C.
Oh, the (G)town, it climbs the (D)mountains and (Bm)looks out u(Em)pon the (A)sea
At (D)sleeping (Bm)time or (Em)wa(A)king, it's (G)there I'd (A)long to (D)be.
To walk a(Bm)gain those (Em)kindly (A)streets, the (G)place where (A)life be(D)gan,
And the (G)Boys of Barr na (D)Stráide went (Bm)hunting (A)for the wren.
With (G)cudgels stout we (D)roamed about to (Bm)hunt the (Em)dreó(A)lín
We (D)searched for (Bm)birds in (Em)every (A)furze from (G)Litir (A)to Doo(D)neen.
We sang for (Bm)joy be(Em)neath the (A)sky, life (G)held no (A)print nor (D)plan
And the (G)Boys of Barr na (D)Stráide went (Bm)hunting (A)for the wren.
And (G)when the hills were (D)bleedin' and the (Bm)rifles (Em)were a(A)flame
To the (D)rebel (Bm)homes of (Em)Kerry(A) -the (G)Saxon (A)strangers (D)came,
But the men who (Bm)dared the (Em)Auxies (A)and who (G)fought the (A)Black-and-(D)Tan
Were the (G)Boys of Barr na (D)Stráide who (Bm)huntied (A)for the wren.
And (G)here's a health to (D)them tonight wher(Bm)ever (Em)they may (A)be.
By the (D)groves of (Bm)Carham (Em)river -(A)or the (G)slope of (A)Bean 'a (D)Tí
John Daly (Bm)and Batt (Em)Andy (A)and the (G)Sheehans, (A)Con and (D)Dan,
And the (G)Boys of Barr na (D)Stráide who (Bm)hunted (A)for the wren.
When (G)now they toil in (D)foreign soil where (Bm)they have (Em)made their (A)way
Deep (D)in the (Bm)heart of (Em)London (A)Town or (G)over (A)on Broad(D)way,
And I am (Bm)left to (Em)sing their (A)deeds and (G)praise them (A)while I (D)can
Those (G)Boys of Barr na (D)Stráide who (Bm)hunted (A)for the wren.
And (G)when the wheel of (D)life runs out and (Bm)peace come (Em)over (A)me
Oh (D)lay me (Bm)down in (Em)that old (A)town bet(G)ween the (A)hills and (D)sea.
I'll take my (Bm)sleep in (Em)those green (A)fields, the (G)place my (A)life be(D)gan,,
With those (G)Boys of Barr na (D)Stráide who (Bm)hunted (A)for the wren.
The boys of Barr Na Straide lyrics
Below is the list of sheet music and tin whistle songs that are in my ebooks. This is the largest collection of tin whistle songs ever put together.[over 900 songs ] Including folk, pop and trad tunes plus German And French songs along with Christmas Carols.
All of the sheet music tabs have been made as easy to play as was possible.
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Boys of Barr na Stráide tin whistle sheet music included.
All of the sheet music tabs have been made as easy to play as was possible.
The price of the ebooks is €7.50.
Boys of Barr na Stráide tin whistle sheet music included.
"The Boys of Barr na Stráide" is a famous Irish rebel song that reflects the political and social struggles of Ireland, particularly during the Irish War of Independence. It’s a song filled with patriotism, honoring the bravery and sacrifice of Irish men and women involved in the fight for independence.
Meaning of the Song:
- Rebellion and Resistance
- The song is named after Barr na Stráide, a street in Dublin. The lyrics refer to the Irish War of Independence (1919–1921) and, specifically, to a group of young men who were active in the fight against British rule. The "boys" of the song are often seen as symbolizing the courage and sacrifice of Irish rebels.
- The Struggle for Irish Independence
- The song focuses on the bravery of these rebels who fought for Ireland's freedom. Barr na Stráide was a notable location in Dublin during the Irish War of Independence, and the song praises the defiance and resistance of those who stood against British forces.
- Patriotism and Pride
- "The Boys of Barr na Stráide" is a song of national pride, celebrating the heroes of the Irish independence movement. The lyrics evoke a sense of respect and admiration for the young men who took up arms in the name of Irish freedom.
- Loss and Sacrifice
- While the song is celebratory in tone, it also acknowledges the loss and sacrifice that came with the fight for independence. The mention of fallen comrades highlights the cost of war and the dedication of those who believed in the cause.
- Historical and Cultural Significance
- The song has become a symbol of Irish resistance and is often sung at Irish nationalist events. It embodies the spirit of the struggle for Irish independence, with its celebration of the bravery of those who fought, and the hope for a free Ireland.
