No Irish Need Apply The Wolfe Tones

I'm an Irish man both brave and true
I'm hearty, stout and strong
And idleness I've never loved
To me race it don't belong
I've still the strength to work and toil
For the wants of life are dear
I'm told whene'er I ask for work:
'No Irish wanted here'

They insult an Irish man
And think not of what they say
They call 'em green and an 'Irish bull'
It happens every day
Now, to these folks I'll say a word
Now to sing a song I'll try
And answer all the dirty words:
'No Irish Need Apply'

[Chorus]
You may think it a misfortune
To be christened Pat or Dan
But to me it is a blessing
To be called an Irishman
Then hurrah, me boys, for Paddy's land
It's a land I do adore
May heaven smile on every child
That loves the Shamrock Shore