and so the story's told of a hearty group of men   it's a tale of their triumphs and their woes   be it raids the melee's aincent or the modern workers struggle    and inspires men to stand up for their rights   and should we fall down by the wayside in this ever-changing world   we can look back to these heroes of our past   with their staunch determination and ferocious iron will   no tyranny would quell them in their task      it's an age old situation with an ever present message    that time and tide waiteth for no man   so with out fear of confrontation and the consequence of outcome   it's for freedom and for happiness they toiled   and in looking to the future we can see a better place   where we can shake the yoke of tyranny for all   it's been paved by generations who have gone now to their rest   it's just remembrance of their dignity we ask      (chorus) so come on rally 'round this brave and valiant cause    with tradition pride and honor at it's core   with swords drawn to defend stood these noblehearted men    faugh-an-ballagh clear the way me boys      under perilous conditions with small hope of success    they left behind the lives that they once led   and by virtue of their fortitude and singleminded strength   they cleared the way for the people of today   so when we think back to our ancestors respectfully we hark   and thank the men whose struggle broke the chain    it's a long road up ahead of us let's forge on while we're strong    and leave our mark of honor once again      (chorus) so come on rally 'round this brave and valiant cause    with tradition pride and honor at it's core   with swords drawn to defend stood these noblehearted men    faugh-an-ballagh clear the way me boys      and so the story's told and it comes now to an end   it's setting any era any land   when abusive tyrants force the hands of matters great or small   it inspires men to stand up for their rights