Oh wrap the green flag ’round me boys to die were far more sweet
With Erin’s noble emblem boys to be my winding sheet
In life I loved to see it wave and follow where it’s led
But now my eyes grow dim my hand would grasp its last bright shred
Chorus:
Oh wrap the green flag ’round me boys to die were far more sweet
With Erin’s noble emblem boys to be my winding sheet
And I had hoped to meet you boys on many a well-fought field
When to our sacred banner boys the traitorous foe would yield
But now alas I am denied my dearest earthly prayer
You’ll follow and you’ll meet the foe but I shall not be there
Chorus
But though my body moulders boys my spirit shall be free
And every comrade’s honour boys will yet be dear to me
And in the thick and bloody fight let not courage lag
For I’ll be there and hovering near around the dear old flag
Chorus