Wrap the green flag 'round me, boys
To die were far more sweet
With Erin's noble emblem, boys
In life I loved to see it wave
But now my eyes grow dim, my hand
Would grasp it's last bright shred
And I had hopes to meet you, boys
On many's the well-fought field
When to our sacred banner, boys
The traiteous foe would yield
But now alas, I am denied
My dearest earthly prayer
You'll follow and you'll meet the foe
And though my body moulders, boys
And every comrade's honour, boys
And in the midst of bloody fight
Let not your courage lack
For I'll be there and hovering near
Beneath the dear old flag
