Kellys Irish Brigade

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Listen all ye that hold communion with Southern Confederates so bold,
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And I'll tell you of some men for the Union who in northern ranks were enrolled.
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They came to Missouri in their glory and thought we would might be dismayed,
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But they soon had a different story when they met Kelly's Irish Brigade.
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When they met with the Irish Brigade, my boys.
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When they met with the Irish Brigade.
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Didn't those cowardly Lincolnites tremble when
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They met with the Irish Brigade.
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They have called us rebels and traitors, but themselves have thrown off that name of late.
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They were called it by the English invaders at home in the eve of '98.
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The name to us is not a new one, though 'tis one that shall never degrade
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Any true hearted Irishman in the ranks of Kelly's Irish Brigade.
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When they met with the Irish Brigade, my boys.
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When they met with the Irish Brigade.
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Didn't those cowardly Lincolnites tremble when
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They met with the Irish Brigade.
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Well they dare not call us invaders, 'tis but states' rights and liberty we ask.
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And Missouri we'll ever defend her no matter how hard may be the task.
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Then let all true Irishmen assemble. Let the voice of Missouri be obeyed.
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And the northern fanatics will tremble when again they meet Kelly's Irish Brigade.
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When they met with the Irish Brigade, my boys.
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When they met with the Irish Brigade.
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Didn't those cowardly Lincolnites tremble when
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They met with the Irish Brigade.
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When they met with the Irish Brigade, my boys.
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When they met with the Irish Brigade.
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Didn't those cowardly Lincolnites tremble when
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They met with the Irish Brigade.