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Death Before Revenge Lyrics by Pangur Bán

D.H.S.Scover Ireland

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[Verse 1]
Call me what you will and tell me what they say
For tomorrow brings a new wind and the rain has gone away
For within these walls, I see the sun as it shines o'er the hill
Down into the valleys and amongst the daffodils

[Chorus]
But when this war is over and I see your face again
Then I'll tell you of the warriors who put death before revenge

[Verse 2]
Now here we starve in prison to support our fellow men
Who've only a woollen blanket and a crucifix in their hands
Yet our harass and give them hell but their spirits they cannot break
Hold your chins up lads, keep marching on, we don't think she'll leave it too late

[Chorus]
But when this war is over and I see your face again
Then I'll tell you of the warriors who put death before revenge

[Verse 3]
Bobby was the first to go, with Francis close behind
The people streamed onto the streets; to have faith was not a crime
And faith is what those men had when they chose to join our fight
Their actions were political, can't those British see we're right?

[Chorus]
But when this war is over and I see your face again
Then I'll tell you of the warriors who put death before revenge

[Verse 4]
The days rolled by and two more died; O'Hara and McCreesh
Yet Thatcher chose to bit her lip, the toil was not to cease
Still the barricades went up by day and the bullets hummed by night
How much longer will they keep this path, there's still no end in sight

[Chorus]
But when this war is over and I see your face again
Then I'll tell you of the warriors who put death before revenge

[Verse 5]
'Tis a dreadful thing that those men joined our ranks of martyred braves;
That's ten too many coffin nails fixed only to their graves
But if they only realised then Thatcher'll mark us well
They are more determined reasons for to break out of this hell

[Chorus]
But when this war is over and I see your face again
Then I'll tell you of the warriors who put death before revenge

[Chorus]
But when this war is over and I see your face again
Then I'll tell you of the warriors who put death before revenge
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Pangur Bán

Pangur Bán

About “Death Before Revenge” by Pangur Bán

Read the complete lyrics to "Death Before Revenge" by Pangur Bán from the album "D.H.S.Scover Ireland". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Irish Rebel Music, Pop.

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"Death Before Revenge" is credited to Pangur Bán. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Death Before Revenge" appears on "D.H.S.Scover Ireland".

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