Come all ye that hold communion
With
Southern Confederates so bold,
And I'll tell of some men for the Union who
In northern ranks were enrolled.
They came to Missouri in their glory and
Thought at their power we'd be dismayed,
But they soon had a different story when
They met Kelly's Irish Brigade.
When they met with the Irish Brigade, my boys.
When they met with the Irish Brigade.
Didn't those cowardly Lincolnites tremble when
They met with the Irish Brigade.
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They have called us rebels and traitors, but
Themselves have been called that of late.
They were called it by the English invaders at home
In the year of '98.
The name to us is not a new one, though
'Tis one that shall never degrade
Any true hearted Irishman in the ranks
Of Kelly's Irish Brigade.
When they met with the Irish Brigade, my boys.
When they met with the Irish Brigade.
Didn't those cowardly Lincolnites tremble when
They met with the Irish Brigade.
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Well they dare not call us invaders.
'Tis but states' rights and liberty we ask.
And Missouri we'll ever defend her no
Matter how hard the task.
Then let all true Irishmen assemble. Let
The voice of Missouri be obeyed.
And the northern fanatics will tremble when next
They meet Kelly's Irish Brigade.
When they met with the Irish Brigade, my boys.
When they met with the Irish Brigade.
Didn't those cowardly Lincolnites tremble when
They met with the Irish Brigade.
When they met with the Irish Brigade, my boys.
When they met with the Irish Brigade.
Didn't those cowardly Lincolnites tremble when
They met with the Irish Brigade.