The Dying Rebel Chords

Intro: C F C x2 Verse 1: C F C The night was dark and the fight was over F C The moon shone down O'Connell Street Am C F C I stood alone where brave men perished G F C They're souls have gone now, Their God to meet Verse 2: C F C The next I met was a grey haired father F C Searching for his only son Am C F C I said "My man, there's no use searching'' G F C For up to heaven your son has gone

Chorus: C F C My only son was shot in Dublin F C Fighting for his country bold Am C F C He fought for Ireland and Ireland's glory C G F C The harp, the shamrock, green white and gold Verse 3: C F C The old man cried out broken hearted F C Bending o'er i heard him say Am C F C I knew my son was too kind hearted G F C I knew my son would never leave Chorus: C F C My only son was shot in Dublin F C Fighting for his country bold Am C F C He fought for Ireland and Ireland's glory C G F C The harp, the shamrock, green white and gold Interlude: C F C C G F C Verse 4: C F C The last I met was a dying rebel F C Bending o'er i heard him say Am C F C God bless my home, in dear cork city C G F C God bless this cause for which I die Chorus: C F C My only son was shot in Dublin F C Fighting for his country bold Am C F C He fought for Ireland and Ireland's glory C G F C The harp, the shamrock, green white and gold