Intro: C F C (x2)Verso 1:
C F C The night was dark and the fight was over F C The moon shone down O'Connell Street Am C F C I stood alone where brave men perished G F C They're souls have gone now, Their God to meetVerso 2:
C F C The next I met was a grey haired father F C Searching for his only son Am C F C I said 'My man, there's no use searching'' G F C For up to heaven your son has goneC F C My only son was shot in Dublin F C Fighting for his country bold Am C F C He fought for Ireland and Ireland's glory C G F C The harp, the shamrock, green white and goldVerso 3:
C F C The old man cried out broken hearted F C Bending o'er i heard him say Am C F C I knew my son was too kind hearted G F C I knew my son would never leaveC F C My only son was shot in Dublin F C Fighting for his country bold Am C F C He fought for Ireland and Ireland's glory C G F C The harp, the shamrock, green white and goldInterlude: C F C C G F CVerso 4:
C F C The last I met was a dying rebel F C Bending o'er i heard him say Am C F C God bless my home, in dear cork city C G F C God bless this cause for which I dieC F C My only son was shot in Dublin F C Fighting for his country bold Am C F C He fought for Ireland and Ireland's glory C G F C The harp, the shamrock, green white and gold