Henry Joy |
about 1800
An Ulster man I am proud to be, From the Antrim glens I come. Although I labour by the sea, I have followed flag and drum. I have heard the martial tramp of men; Ive seen them fight and die. Ah! lads I well remember when I followed Henry Joy.
2. I pulled my boat in from the sea, | 3. Alas, for Irelands cause we fought For home and sire we bled. Though our arms were few, our hearts beat true And five to one lay dead. And many a lassie missed her lad And mother mourned her boy, For youth was strong in the dashing throng That followed Henry Joy.
4. In Belfast town they built a tree |