Legion of the Rearguard Songtext
von The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem

Up the Republic we raise their battle cry
Pearse and MacDairmaid we′ll pray for you on high
Eager and ready for love of you they die
Proud march the soldiers of the rearguard

Legion of the rearguard answering Ireland's call
Hark their martial tramp is heard from Cork to Donegal
Will Tone and Emmet guide you though your task be hard
De Valera leads you soldiers of the legion of the rearguard


Glorious the morning through flame and shot and shell
Now rally Ireland your sons who love you well
Pledged they′ll defend you through death and prison cell
Wait for the soldiers of the rearguard

Legion of the rearguard answering Ireland's call
Hark their martial tramp is heard from Cork to Donegal
Will Tone and Emmet guide you though your task be hard
De Valera leads you soldiers of the legion of the rearguard

Crimson the roadside the prison wall that gave
Proof of their valor go sleep in peace ye brave
Comrade tread lightly you're near a hero′s grave
Proud died the soldiers of the rearguard


Legion of the rearguard answering Ireland′s call
Hark their martial tramp is heard from Cork to Donegal
Will Tone and Emmet guide you though your task be hard
De Valera leads you soldiers of the legion of the rearguard