We'll raise our voices in Ireland's praise glad are our hearts today
For Ireland's sons have proved their worth in the good old IRA
All parts fought well for Roisin Dubh but we a record made
In good old Cork in famed West Cork the Third West Cork Brigade
The Black and Tans to Ireland came to send us to their doom
Their doughtiest warriors sallied forth in lorries from Macroom
But at Kilmichael's bloody fight their conquering force was stayed
In good old Cork in famed West Cork the Third West Cork Brigade
Then at Crossbarry's battlefield our gallant boys saw red
For ten to one the Saxon host before our onslaught fled
And o'er the hills we made our way while our gallant piper played
In good old Cork in famed West Cork the Third West Cork Brigade
Our boys fought well in every fight we need not call a name
But commandants Hales and Barry are now well known to fame
Napoleon-like they led us on with courage we obeyed
In good old Cork in famed West Cork the Third West Cork Brigade
But in our triumphs we shan't forget our comrades brave who fell
Some sleep today in nameless graves but soon their deeds will tell
In grateful Ireland brave and free we'll have their names displayed
In good old Cork in famed West Cork the Third West Cork Brigade