Текст (слова) песни: Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros - Minstrel Boy
The minstrel boy to the war is gone, In the ranks of death you`ll find him; His father`s sword he hath girded on, And his wild harp slung behind him;
"Land of Song!" cried the warrior bard, (Should) "Tho` all the world betrays thee, One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard, One faithful harp shall praise thee!"
The Minstrel fell! But the foeman`s chain Could not bring that proud soul under; The harp he lov`d ne`er spoke again, For he tore its chords asunder;
And said "No chains shall sully thee, Thou soul of love and brav`ry! Thy songs were made for the pure and free They shall never sound in slavery!
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