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Another look at the Easter Rising Harp

Posted by Forrest Johnson on April 15, 2016 at 4:53pm

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The tune (though poorly played) is the chorus of "Óró, sé do bheatha 'bhaile", which is a rebel song used in a number of Irish rebellions, including the Easter Rising, but the chorus predates the verses and was originally a song associated with weddings.

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Bluesheart April 17, 2016 at 11:10pm

Wow, you did a fantastic job all the way!
Forrest Johnson April 17, 2016 at 5:45pm

Surprise?
T. Robert Johnson April 17, 2016 at 4:38pm

Forrest Johnson? That's my dad's name.
Forrest Johnson April 16, 2016 at 11:48am

Thanks, Uncle John and Norbert! The song is one of my favorites.
Uncle John April 16, 2016 at 6:56am

Nice!

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