Ballad of Bobby Sands
BALLAD OF BOBBY SANDS
Oh Irishmen remember well
Our heroes who in action fell
And those who died in the prison cell
Like Bobby Sands from Belfast
An Irish soldier to the last
A criminal he would not be classed
And so began a long day fast
Of Bobby Sands from Belfast
So proud Britannia hide your face
Throughout the world you are disgraced
How many more must take the place
Of Bobby Sands from Belfast
The gallant Hughes from Derry's hills
He fought against the tyrants will
O'Hara and McCreesh you've killed
Like Bobby Sands from Belfast
And the world will never understand
Why you denied their just demands
A lingering death with your heartless plan
for those like Sands from Belfast
Now Britannia, all the world must know
how England treats a helpless foe
Your British justice, it is laid low
Like Bobby Sands from Belfast
So proud Britannia hide your face
Throughout the world you are disgraced
How many more must take the place
Of Bobby Sands from Belfast