Heroes from Our Past

[Verse 1]

And so the story's told of a hardy group of men

It's a tale of their triumphs and their woes

Be it raids and melees ancient or the modern workers' struggle

And inspires men to stand up for their rights

And should we fall down by the wayside in this ever-changing world

We can look back to these heroes of our past

With their staunch determination and ferocious iron will

No tyranny would quell them in their task

[Verse 2]

It's an age old situation with an ever present message

That time and tide waiteth for no man

So without fear of confrontation and the consequence of outcome

It's for freedom and for happiness they toiled

And in looking to the future we can see a better place

Where we can shake the yoke of tyranny for all

It's been paved by generations who have gone now to their rest

It's just remembrance of their dignity we ask

[Chorus]

So come on, rally 'round this brave and valiant cause

With tradition, pride, and honor at its core

With swords drawn to defend stood these noble-hearted men

Faugh-an-ballagh, clear the way, me boys

[Verse 3]

Under perilous conditions with small hope of success

They left behind the lives that they once led

And by virtue of their fortitude and single-minded strength

They cleared the way for the people of today

So when we think back to our ancestors, respectfully we hark

And thank the men whose struggle broke the chain

It's a long road up ahead of us, let's forge on while we're strong

And leave our mark of honor once again

[Chorus]

So come on, rally 'round this brave and valiant cause

With tradition, pride, and honor at its core

With swords drawn to defend stood these noble-hearted men

Faugh-an-ballagh, clear the way, me boys

[Verse 4]

So the story has told and it comes now to an end

It's setting any era, any land

When abusive tyrants force the hands of matters great or small

It inspires men to stand up for their rights

[Chorus]

So come on, rally 'round this brave and valiant cause

With tradition, pride, and honor at its core

With swords drawn to defend stood these noble-hearted men

Faugh-an-ballagh, clear the way, me boys