The Rising of the Moon

Another song dating back to the founding of the Marches, especially popular on the Bregas/Mourn border.

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Oh, then tell me John of Barrow, tell me why you hurry so? Hush me neighbour hush and listen, and his cheeks were all a-glow, I bear orders from the captain; get you ready quick and soon, For the bills must be together at the Rising of the Moon.

Chorus: At the rising of the moon, at the rising of the moon The bills must be together at the rising of the moon

Oh, then tell me John of Barrow, where the gathering is to be? In the old spot by the river, right well known to you and me One more word for signal token, whistle up the marching tune. With your bill upon your shoulder at the rising of the moon

Chorus: At the rising of the moon, at the rising of the moon, With your bill upon your shoulder at the rising of the moon

Out of many a mud wall cottage, eyes were watching through the night, Many a Marcher's heart was throbbing, for the coming morning light Murmurs ran along the valley, like the banshees lonely croon And a thousand bills were flashing at the rising of the moon

Chorus: At the rising of the moon, at the rising of the moon, And a thousand bills were flashing at the rising of the moon

There beside the singing river, that dark mass of men was seen Far above their shining weapons hung their own beloved green Death to every foe and traitor, forward strike the marching tune And hurrah me boys for freedom, 'tis the rising of the moon

Chorus:�At the rising of the moon, at the rising of the moon, And hurrah me boys for freedom, at the rising of the moon At the rising of the moon, at the rising of the moon, And hurrah me boys for freedom, at the rising of the moon