[Chorus]
Oh, listen to the sound of marching feet, me boys,
And listen to the cries that ring the air,
The struggle for our rights is just beginning,
So come all and join the fight and do your share.

[Verse]
For to long we've bent our heads down in submission,
To long we've let the tyrant have his way,
The warning goes, "Beware the risen people,
The raft will sweep injustices away."

[Chorus]
So listen to the sound of marching feet, me boys,
And listen to the cries that ring the air,
The struggle for our rights is just beginning,
Come all and join the fight and do your share.

[Verse]
Fair democracy has held her head in mourning,
Her golden smile no longer is displayed,
Her charms, our rulers bold have all been scorning,
Her sisters truth and justice both have fled.

[Chorus]
So listen to the sound of marching feet, me boys,
And listen to the cries that ring the air,
The struggle for our rights is just beginning,
Come all and join the fight and do your share.

[Verse]
Come gather round the cause, the day is dawning,
The first thin rays of hope you now can see,
Rejoice the long, dull night will soon be over,
We'll burst our chains and stand up proud and free.

[Chorus]
So listen to the sound of marching feet, me boys,
And listen to the cries that ring the air,
The struggle for our rights is just beginning,
Come all and join the fight and do your share.