Em                             Em      Bm      Em     Bm
Ah then tell me Sean O'Farrell Tell me why you hurry, so.
Em      G       G        Bm             B7            Em
Hush my boy now hush and listen And his eyes were all aglow.

[Chorus]
Em            Bm       Em      G            Em
I bear orders from the captain Get ye ready quick and soon
C       Am         Bm   Em            B7            Em
For the pikes must be together At the rising of the moon.

[Solo]
Em              Bm             Em                  Bm
Ah then tell me Sean O'Farrell Where the gatherin' is to be
Em              G            Bm                  Em
In the old spot by the river Right well known to you and me.

[Chorus]
Em             Bm             G              Em
One word more, a signal token Whistle of the marchin' tune
C         Am     Bm      Em              B7            Em
With your pike upon your shoulder At the rising of the moon.

[Verse 2]
Em                             Em        Bm      Em       Bm
There beside the singing river That dark mass of men were seen
Em    G                 Bm               Em  B7       Em
Far above their shining weapons On their own immortal ring.

[Chorus]
C        Am    Bm     Em      G                  Em
Death to every fallen traitor Forward strike the marchin' tune
C      Am     Bm        Em                B7            Em
And hurrah my boys, for freedom! 'Tis the rising of the moon.

[Solo]
Em                       Bm               Em       Bm      Em        Bm
How well they fought for poor old Ireland And full bitter, was their fate
Em               G                          B7             Em
Oh what glorious pride and sorrow Fills the name of ninety-eight.

[Chorus]
C         Am        Bm         Em      G                Em
Yet thank God while hearts are beating Each man bears a burning wound
C       Am     Bm       Em               B7            Em
We will follow in their footsteps At the rising of the moon.