Michael Mcverry

[Verso 1] D A A tricolour flies high above the hills of South Armagh, D A D For in that Rebel country, theyve still got daring men, G D Bm A They aim to chase the British forever from our land, D G D A D Let cowards mock and traitors sneer, for they dont understand [Refrão] G D Bm D A Oh Volunteer Michael McVerry, well never see you again, D G D A D The Republican standards raised above the hills of south Armagh [Verso 2] D A The First Battalion, Crossmaglen has lost a leader brave, D A D For in Cullyhannas old graveyard, theyve dug a martyrs grave, G D Bm A That afternoon in Keady Town, McVerry took a stand, D G D A D With rockets, bombs and Armalite guns a mighty battle did rage, [Refrão] G D Bm D A Oh Volunteer Michael McVerry, well never see you again, D G D A D The Republican standards raised above the hills of south Armagh [Verso 3] D A Hes gone to join his comrades down through the years whove died, D A D And his native Cullyhanna will remember him with pride, G D Bm A Down through the years, when freedoms call had summoned Irelands sons, D G D A Those rugged hills of south Armagh had echoed through the gun [Refrão] G D Bm D A Oh Volunteer Michael McVerry, well never see you again, D G D A D The Republican standards raised above the hills of south Armagh x2