ireland is at war with herself Hopeless that I couldn't help When ireland is at war with herself My heart was strong but I was wrong To think that I could save her Her head was mixed in politics And I fell out of favor There was no trial No mercy mild And now I am forever exiled Ireland is at war with herself All the time I spent in ireland She never gave a hint of discontent We used to run through the fields hand in hand I was her little boy I was her somewhat bigger man I pledged my loyalty I was her patriot I was her everything that she'd soon forget Ireland is at war with herself Hopeless cause I couldn't help When ireland is at war with herself