CONFEDERATE SONG ~ THE IRISH BRIGADE

I am a proud Texan and Southerner. God bless the South and y’all proud Southerners who love their heritage. LYRICS: Listen all ye that hold communion With Southern Confederates who are bold, And I will tell you of some men for the Union Who in northern ranks were enrolled; They came to Missouri in their glory And thought at their might we’d be dismayed; But they soon had a different story When they met Kelly’s Irish Brigade. CHORUS: When they met with the Irish Brigade me boys When they met with the Irish Brigade Didn’t those cowardly Lincolnites tremble When they met with the Irish Brigade. They have called us rebels and traitors, But themselves have thrown off that name of late. They were called it by the English invaders At home in the eve of ninety eight The name to us is not a new one though, Tis one that shall never degrade And it’s true-hearted Irishmen In the ranks of Kelly’s Irish Brigade. CHORUS Well they dare not call us invaders, ’Tis but state rights and liberty we ask; And Missouri, we will ever defend her, No matter how hard may be the task. Then let the Irishmen assemble, Let the voice of Missouri be obeyed; And the northern fanatics will tremble When again they meet Kelly’s Irish Brigade. CHORUS Song/Music: David Kincaid This is a song of the Irish Confederates of Missouri.