Em Em Bm Em Bm Ah then tell me Sean O'Farrell Tell me why you hurry, so. Em G G Bm B7 Em Hush my boy now hush and listen And his eyes were all aglow. [Chorus] Em Bm Em G Em I bear orders from the captain Get ye ready quick and soon C Am Bm Em B7 Em For the pikes must be together At the rising of the moon. [Solo] Em Bm Em Bm Ah then tell me Sean O'Farrell Where the gatherin' is to be Em G Bm Em In the old spot by the river Right well known to you and me. [Chorus] Em Bm G Em One word more, a signal token Whistle of the marchin' tune C Am Bm Em B7 Em With your pike upon your shoulder At the rising of the moon. [Verse 2] Em Em Bm Em Bm There beside the singing river That dark mass of men were seen Em G Bm Em B7 Em Far above their shining weapons On their own immortal ring. [Chorus] C Am Bm Em G Em Death to every fallen traitor Forward strike the marchin' tune C Am Bm Em B7 Em And hurrah my boys, for freedom! 'Tis the rising of the moon. [Solo] Em Bm Em Bm Em Bm How well they fought for poor old Ireland And full bitter, was their fate Em G B7 Em Oh what glorious pride and sorrow Fills the name of ninety-eight. [Chorus] C Am Bm Em G Em Yet thank God while hearts are beating Each man bears a burning wound C Am Bm Em B7 Em We will follow in their footsteps At the rising of the moon.