The Rising of the Moon

Intro (whispers + distant drums) Cold winds across the valley Shadows move beneath the sky Whispers travel through the heather Calling warriors to rise ⸻ Verse 1 By the river dark and silent Men gather in the night Steel beneath their cloaks is shining Waiting for the fight From the hills the horns are calling Through the mist the banners loom And the fire within their hearts Burns beneath the rising moon ⸻ Pre-Chorus Hear the drums across the valley Hear the distant battle tune ⸻ Chorus (massive choir) Rise up now beneath the moon Hear the iron drums of doom Through the fog and through the flame Ireland calls your name Raise the flags and stand as one Till the rising of the sun Steel and fire will light the gloom At the rising of the moon ⸻ Verse 2 Boots upon the ancient road Echo through the night Every shadow hides a rebel Ready for the fight Through the valleys, through the forests Silent armies start to move And the stars above bear witness To the rising of the moon ⸻ Chorus Rise up now beneath the moon Hear the iron drums of doom Through the fog and through the flame Ireland calls your name Raise the flags and stand as one Till the rising of the sun Steel and fire will light the gloom At the rising of the moon ⸻ Bridge (slow epic) From the hills the voices thunder From the rivers to the sea Generations stand together For the dream of being free ⸻ Final Chorus (army choir) RISE UP NOW BENEATH THE MOON LET THE IRON DRUMS RESOUND THROUGH THE NIGHT THE FLAMES OF FREEDOM LIGHT THE BATTLEFIELD AROUND Raise the flags and stand as one Till the rising of the sun Steel and fire will light the gloom AT THE RISING OF THE MOON