Freddy Tönnesen - Keep Out English Lads Lyrics

Well now, gather 'round, I've got a tale to tell
'Bout keepin' Englishmen out of our green dell
They come with their manners all polished and grand
But we Irish hearts won't let 'em in our land
I remember the fields, where we'd dance and sing
The scent of peat fires, the joy that it'd bring
But the Englishmen came with their rules so strict
Tried to change our ways, but we'd never be licked
So raise up your voices, let our pride shine bright
We'll keep our Ireland safe, with all of our might
From the cliffs to the valleys, we'll stand strong and true
Keep out, English lads, this land's only for the few
I recall the taste of Granny's stew so fine
The warmth of her smile like a sweet summer wine
Englishmen may come with their pockets full of gold
But our Irish spirit can never be sold
The laughter of children, their eyes full of glee
Playing in meadows, wild and free
The English may try to claim what is ours
But our Irish hearts will never bow to their powers
So raise up your voices, let our pride shine bright
We'll keep our Ireland safe, with all of our might
From the cliffs to the valleys, we'll stand strong and true
Keep out, English lads, this land's only for the few
As I gaze at the moon over the Emerald Isle
I long for the days when our freedom's in style
But we'll keep the old ways, our heritage true
And keep out, English lads, this land's just for the few
So raise up your voices, let our pride shine bright
We'll keep our Ireland safe, with all of our might
From the cliffs to the valleys, we'll stand strong and true
Keep out, English lads, this land's only for the few
Yes, keep out, English lads, this land's only for the few