Each In Time Lyrics - Original Broadway Cast

[BINGHAM] 

Behold the end of the Irish Chieftains 

Surrendering now to us one by one 

Let their blood run red 

On their fields of green 

As they swear their oath now 

To serve the rule of the Queen. 

[TIERNAN] 

Each in time 

Each man in turn 

Come day or deed must tender 

His unconditional surrender 

And here am I, but one more soul 

Who chooses now to die 

I plead for these men 

Whose pride has been lost 

My choice is my own at last 

So don't shed a tear, not for me 

My life cut short so she may live 

A hundred lives I'd gladly give 

And so it is my turn has come 

As ever your defender 

With joyous heart, I surrender 

'Cause each in time 

Each man in turn 

Must to his fortune's own 

I will give my life for this 

A love I'll never know 

(spoken) 

A deal my Lord, for the Chieftan O'Malley 

My life for hers for the sake of her child 

[BINGHAM] 

You offer nothing but yourself, you mean? 

And you think this will amuse, appease, her Highness, the Queen? 

(laughs)