The Boys From The County Mayo chords by Traditional

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Far away from the land of the Shamrock and heather
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In search of a living, as exiles we roam
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But when ever we chance to assemble together
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We think of the land where we once had a (D)home:
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But these homes are de stroyed and our soil confis cated
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The hand of the tyrant brought plunder and woe;
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The fires are now quenched and our hearts desolated
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In our once happy homes in the County Ma yo

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Long years have now passed since with hearts full of sorrow
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The land of the Shamrock we left far behind;
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But how we would like to go back there tomorrow;
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To the scenes of our youth, which we still bear in mind;
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The days of our childhood, it's now we recall them
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They cling to our vision wherever we go;
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And the friends of our youth we will never for get them
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They too are exiled from the County Mayo

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From historic Killala, from Swinford to Calla
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Ballyhaunis and Westport and old Castle bar
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Kiltimagh and Claremorris, Belmullet and Erris
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Kilkelly and Knock that is famed near and far;
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From Balla, Ballinrobe, Ballina and Bohola
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Keeloges and Foxford a few miles below
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Newport and Cong with old Straide and Manulla
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Charlestown too, in the County Mayo

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Then on with the cause 'till our aim is accomplished
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Those who would fault us are cowardly and mean
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So stand in the fight 'till the tyrant is vanquished
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Expelled from our dear little Island of Green
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With the foes of our land we have fought a long battle
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Soon they will get their last death-dealing blow
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When old Nick has received them, their brains he will rattle
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For the wrongs they have done to the County Mayo

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So boys pull together in all kinds of weather
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Don't show the white feather wherever you go
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Act each like a brother and help one another
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