A volunteer in his nations struggle
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Another soldier in the G.P.O.
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The rising failed - our leaders captured
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The English grip would not let go
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But Michael would return to lead us
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In our fight to re-claim our lands
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The I.R.B. will march victorious
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For they shall have the upper hand
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He railled men from far ans wide
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To join the rebellion that lay ahead
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His murder squad was formed in earnest
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The secret service soon lay dead
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In reprisal the British army killed
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Innocent people watching a hurling game
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That day would become a turning point
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Irish psyche would never be the same
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The customs house was set on fire
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The I.R.B. became the I.R.A.
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The time was nigh to call a cease-fire
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July 1th would be that day
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De Valera, our elected president
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Knew a republic he would not get
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He sent Collins to meet the British
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He sent Collins to his death!
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The British treaty was signed by Collins
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A free state was all they would give
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A step towards independence
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Is better that a war we cannot win
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Many people did not agree with him
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Civil war split the country in two
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Michael would die from an Irish bullet
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He gave his best, what more could he do?
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Michael Collins
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Cruachan |