The Minstrel Boy to the war is gone
In the ranks of death you'll find him;
His father's sword he hath girded on
And his wild harp slung behind him
"Land of Song", said the warrior bard
"Tho' all the world betrays thee
One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard
One faithful harp shall praise thee"
The Minstrel Boy was written by Victor Herbert & Thomas Moore.