Rebel March

Original song 'Thaney' by Karine Polwart. Words by Jude.

Break your chains and break your shackles Join us as we march along Sister side by side with brother Till we march a thousand strong I shall have no lord and master Sitting in his halls of stone Sow no corn and reap no harvest But for land that's ours alone

Break your chains and break your shackles Join us as we march along Sister side by side with brother Till we march a thousand strong I shall wear no leash and collar I shall be no rich man's hound Let the scraps from off his table Lie uneaten on the ground

Break your chains and break your shackles Join us as we march along Sister side by side with brother Till we march a thousand strong Never more we'll bow and curtsy  Never more we'll bend the knee  Ours will be a bond of equals Forged in trust and loyalty

Break your chains and break your shackles Join us as we march along Sister side by side with brother Till we march a thousand strong You who serve a cruel master You who long to be set free Take the yoke from off your shoulders Rise up now and follow me

Break your chains and break your shackles Join us as we march along Sister side by side with brother Till we march a thousand strong Raise your head and raise the banner Fall in now behind the drum Foes shall quail and tyrants tremble As they hear the Marchers come