Irish Song Lyrics 
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General Munroe 
My name is George Campbell at the age of eighteen I joined the United Men to strive for the green, And many a battle I did undergo With that hero commander, brave General Munroe. 
Have you heard of the Battle of Ballinahinch Where the people oppressed rose up in defence? When Munroe left the mountains his men took the field, And they fought for twelve hours and never did yield. 
Munroe being tired and in want of a sleep, Gave a woman ten guineas his secret to keep. But when she got the money the devil tempted her so That she sent for the soldiers and surrendered Munroe. 
The army they came and surrounded the place, And they took him to Lisburn and lodged him in jail. And his father and mother in passing that way Heard the very last words that their dear son did say! 
"Oh, I die for my country as I fought for her cause, And I don´t fear your soldiers nor yet heed your laws. And let every true man who hates Ireland´s foe Fight bravely for freedom like Henry Munroe." 
And ´twas early one morning when the sun was still low, They murdered our hero brave General Munroe, And high o´er the Courthouse stuck his head on a spear, For to make the United men tremble and fear. 
Then up came Munroe´s sister, she was all dressed in green, With a sword by her side that was well-sharped and keen. Giving three hearty cheers, away she did go Saying, "I´ll have revenge for my brother Munroe." 
All ye good men who listen, just think of the fate Of the brave men who died in the year Ninety Eight. For poor old Ireland would be free long ago If her sons were all rebels like Henry Munroe.