Highland Paddy The Wolfe Tones

One evening fair as the sun was shining
To Kilkenny I did ride
I did meet with Captain Brady
A tall commander by his side

[Chorus]
Then you are welcome, Highland Paddy
By my side you'll surely stand
Hear the people shout for freedom
We'll rise in the morning with the Fenian band
Rise in the morning with the Fenian band

In the mornin' we rose early
Just before the break of dawn
Blackbirds singing in the bushes
Greetings to a smiling morn'

Gather round me, men of Ireland
Gather Fenians, gather round
Hand to hand with sword and musket
Spill the blood upon this holy ground

[Chorus]
Then you are welcome, Highland Paddy
By my side you'll surely stand
Hear the people shout for freedom
We'll rise in the morning with the Fenian band
Rise in the morning with the Fenian band