The Glasgow Smashing of the Van The Irish Brigade

[Verse 1]
It was on the 12th of May, boys, in 1921
When the news ran through all Scotland that a daring deed was done
It was by a band of rebels to release an Irishman
They assembled in the High Street where they smashed the prison van

[Chorus]
So here's to the boys who done it
Their cause was staunch and true
Each man who played his part that day was Irish through and through
Side by side they stood there, revolvers in their hands
Did that band of Irish rebels at the smashing of the van

[Verse 2]
Those clever Glasgow police were quickly on the scene
They arrested everybody connected with Sinn Féin
They arrested Father McRory a [mere?] clergyman
But they only showed their ignorance at the smashing of the van

[Chorus]
So here's to the boys who done it
Their cause was staunch and true
Each man who played his part that day was Irish through and through
Side by side they stood there, revolvers in their hands
Did that band of Irish rebels at the smashing of the van