3143. On the Green Grassy Slopes of the Boyne (Traditional Irish Loyalist)

The Battle of the Boyne was a battle in 1690 between the forces of the deposed King James II of England and those of King William III who, with his wife Queen Mary II (his cousin and James's daughter), had acceded to the Crowns of England and Scotland in 1689. The battle took place across the River Boyne near the town of Drogheda and resulted in a victory for William. This turned the tide in James's failed attempt to regain the British crown and helped to ensure the continued Protestant ascendancy in Ireland. The symbolic importance of this battle has made it one of the best-known battles in the history of Britain and an important part of the folklore of the Orange Order. This is one of a number of loyalist songs celebrating this victory. It has been recorded by several artists, including Richard Hayward and Norman Carson. This song was requested by Jack McCormick. Lyrics and chords: E B7 ................................................... E Some folks sing of mountains and valleys ................... B7 ................................... E Where the wild flowers abundantly grow, .............................. B7 ................ A And some of the wave-crested billows ........ B7 ..................................... E That dash 'neath the waters below. ....... B7 ............................. E But l'm going to sing of a river, .......... B7 ................................... E And I hope in the chorus you'll join - ......................................... B7 ................ A Of the deeds that were done by King William, .............. E .................. B7 ............... E On the green grassy slopes of the Boyne. Chorus: .............. B7 ........................................ E On the green grassy slopes of the Boyne, .............. B7 ........................................ E Where the Orangemen with William did join, ......................................... B7 ........ A And we fought for our glorious deliverance .............. E .................. B7 ............... E On the green grassy slopes of the Boyne. On the banks of that beautiful river, There the bones of our forefathers lie, Awaiting the sound of the trumpet To call them to glory on high. In our hearts we will cherish their memories, And we all like true brethren will join, And praise God for sending us King William, To the green grassy slopes of the Boyne. Orangemen will be loyal and steady, For no matter whate'er may betide, We will still mind our war-cry "No Surrender!" And remember that God's on our side, And if ever our service is needed, Then we all like true Brethren will join, And fight, like valiant King William, On the green grassy slopes of the Boyne. You can see a playlist of my Orange songs here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCi_Xcl2_fAUPhCRADtCxuUArRNhAHZIK Lyrics and chords of many of my songs are no longer available, as my website has expired. I am currently posting lyrics to the information panels on all my videos and those that are too long to post in full will be found on my new website: https://raymondsfolkpage.wordpress.com