The Boys Of The Old Brigade Chords

Standard (EADGBE)

 Oh fatCher why are you so saFd on this bright EasCter morn, G

 When IrishC men are proud and Fglad of the land where they wereC born, G C

 Oh sonG, I see in memories' view of far off distant Cdays, F G

 When beingC just a boy likeF you,I joined the I.RC.A.(ProvisionaGl wiCng)

(chorus)

 Where are thGe lads who stood with me when history was made, C F G

 Oh GraC Mo Criodh, I long to see,F the boys of the old brCigade. G C

From hills and farms the call to arms was heard by one and all,

And from the glen came brave young men to answer Ireland's call.

Was long ago we faced the foe the old brigade and me

And by my side they fought and died that Ireland might be free.

(repeat chorus)

And now my boy I've told you why on Easter morn I sigh,

For I recall my comrades all of dark old days gone by,

I think of men who fought in the glens with rifles and grenade.

May heaven keep the men who sleep, from the ranks of the old brigade.

(repeat chorus)