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General Munroe
Folk
General Munroe was released on January 1, 1972 by Arran Records as a part of the album Songs of the Irish Rising - 1798
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1972
LabelArran Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Declan Hunt
Declan Hunt
Performer
Mark's Men
Mark's Men
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Arr. Gilligan
Arr. Gilligan
Songwriter

Lyrics

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 our hero commander brave General Munro
Have you heard of the battle of Ballynahinch
When the people oppressed rose up in defense
When Munro left the mountains his men took the field
And they fought for twelve hours and never did yield
Munro being tired and in want of a sleep
Gave a woman ten guineas his secret to keep
And when she had the money the devil tempted her soul
She sent for the soldiers and surrendered Munro
Well the soldiers 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
I'll 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 Munro
It was early one morning when the sun was still low
They murdered our hero brave General Munro
And high o'er the courthouse stuck his head on a spear
To make the United Men tremble and fear
Up came Munro's sister she was all dressed in green
With a sword by her side that was well sharp and clean
Saying God save old Ireland and away she did go
Saying I'll have revenge for my brother Munro
All you good men who listen just think of the fate
Of our heroes who died in the year ninety-eight
For Ireland your nation would be free long ago
If her sons were all rebels like Henry Munro
Written by: Arr. Gilligan
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