Fire In The Glen Lyrics - Singles - Andy M. Stewart

The old days have gone that had use for a man 

Who supported his laird-ship, protectin' his land. 

Who in times of unrest, would have died for his lord 

Now the soldiers of England have taken his broad sword. 

And there's fire in the glen, fire in the glen! 

But no fire in the eyes of our Highland men... 

And the laird has a smile for the makers of graves 

For the builders of empires and the keepers of slaves 

For he kept his great home losing nothing but pride 

Though his kinsmen lay huddled along the shore-side... 

And there's fire in the glen... 

So beware of their banners and the general's lies 

There's no glory for the poor man, no glittering prize 

For we gave all we had, now our homes they fall down 

And I cry out "Republic!" and allegiance to no crown. 

And there's fire in the glen... 

The old days have gone that had use for a man 

Who supported his laird-ship, protecting his land 

Who in times of unrest, he would have dies for his lord 

Now the soldiers of England have taken his broad sword 

And there's fire in the glen, fire in the glen 

But no fire in the eyes of our Highland men 

And there's fire in the glen, fire in the glen 

But no fire in the eyes of our Highland men