Derry's Walls

The time has scarce gone by boys, two hundred years ago, When Rebels on old Derry's Walls their faces dare not show; When James and all his rebel band came up to Bishops Gate; With heart and hand and sword and shield we caused them to retreat; Chorus: Then work and don't surrender but come when duty calls, With heart and hand, and sword and shield - we'll guard old Derry's Walls. 2. The blood it did flow in the streams for many a winter's night, They knew the Lord was on their side, to help them in the fight; They only stood upon the walls determined for to fight, To fight and gain the victory and hoist the Crimson high; Chorus: 3. At last, at last with one broadside the heavens sent their maze, The boom was broke that crosses Foyle's shores and James he was dismayed; The Banner, boys that floated, was run aloft with joy, God bless the hands that broke the boom and saved Apprentice Boys. Chorus: