The Song of the Irish Brigade

They landed in Africa to clash with the Hun
And came out in good time to miss none of the fun,
They jumped into action with three hearty cheers
Did the Rifles, the Skins and the bold Fusiliers.

Lord Haw Haw is a liar of truth you'll admit
He said that our lads weren't doing their bit,
But they'll dash Hitler's hopes and they'll crown Goring's fears,
The Rifles, the Skins and the bold Fusiliers.

'Twas the week before Easter the enemy held,
Great fighting positions north of Medjez-el-bab
But, without hesitation, and nothing to fear
Went the Rifles, the Skins and the bold Fusiliers.

On the hill called Tangoncha they opened their Show
And soon from the hill Jerry quickly did go.
They hoisted the White Flag and surrendered in tears
To the Rifles, the Skins and the bold Fusiliers.

When Longstop had fallen we knew we'd have fun
To the plains with our rifles we followed the Hun
When we marched into Tunis the French gave three cheers
To the Rifles, the Skins and the bold Fusiliers.

As we marched in through Tunis heading straight for Cap Bon
The French in their thousands said 'Irlandais tres bon'.
To see the Rifles, the Skins and the bold Fusiliers.