The Rising of the Moon

As recorded by Hobnail, on To the Fray (2008)
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O then, tell me Sean O'Farrell, tell me why you hurry so?
"Hush, me boy, and listen", and his cheeks were all aglow,
"I bear orders from the captain:- get you ready quick and soon
For the pikes must be together at the rising of the moon"

By the rising of the moon, by the rising of the moon,
For the pikes must be together at the rising of the moon

"O then tell me Sean O'Farrell where the gath'rin is to be?"
"In the old spot by the river, right well known to you and me.
One more word for signal token:- whistle up a marchin' tune,
With your pike upon your shoulder, by the rising of the moon."

By the rising of the moon, by the rising of the moon
With your pike upon your shoulder, by the rising of the moon.

Out from many a mud wall cabin eyes were watching through the night,
Many a manly heart was beatin, for the coming morning light.
Murmurs ran along the valleys to the banshee's lonely croon
And a thousand pikes were flashing at the rising of the moon.

At the rising of the moon, at the rising of the moon.
And a thousand pikes were flashing at the rising of the moon.

All along that singing river that black mass of men were seen,
High above their shining weapons flew their own beloved green.
"Death to every foe and traitor! Forward! Strike the marching tune."
And hurrah my boys for freedom; 'tis the rising of the moon".

Tis the rising of the moon, tis the rising of the moon
And hurrah my boy for freedom; 'Tis the rising of the moon".

(All tracks traditional; arr. Clifford (ASCAP), Decker, Kane, Morgan (ASCAP), Osthaus.)

Jeff Morgan: Vocals, guitar, concertina
Peter Kane: Fiddle, mandolin
Patrick Clifford: Bass, vocals
Randy Decker: Drums, percussion, vocals
Buddy Osthaus: Whistles, vocals

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Patrick Clifford. Recording assisted by Courtney Greenwood.
Art direction by Randy Decker.
Front cover and group photo © 2006, 2008 Jeff Morgan.
Back cover photo © 2008 Randy Decker.

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