[Intro]
Why was I chosen to lead this fight against the oppressor cold?
Why was I chosen to lead this fight I never will grow old?
Why will my children never see my face as they return from school?
Why was I chosen to lead this fight against the oppressor rule?
[Verse]
Stood on the streets of Ireland, black flags in their hands,
Stood their in memory of their comrade, Bobby Sands,
Bomber jacket and DM boots, beret tilted down,
As life stood still on the fifth of May in every rebel town
[Chorus]
Was the saddest day in Ireland, this country's ever seen,
Bobby went home early for the wearing of the green,
Was the saddest day in Ireland, this country's ever seen,
Bobby went to join his heroes of '16.
[Verse]
All over Ireland, the writing's on the wall,
"Smash up the H-Blocks, leave none of them at all",
People came from everywhere to show support and mourn,
As Bobby took his leave of us, made the long walk home.
[Chorus]
Was the saddest day in Ireland, this country's ever seen,
Bobby went home early for the wearing of the green,
Was the saddest day in Ireland, this country's ever seen,
Bobby went to join his heroes of '16.
[Verse]
The treatment of these heroes was condemned by one and all,
As posters for elections was seen on every wall,
The Brits were very embarrassed it's plain for all to see,
As Bobby got elected and became an MP.
[Chorus]
Was the saddest day in Ireland, this country's ever seen,
Bobby went home early for the wearing of the green,
Was the saddest day in Ireland, this country's ever seen,
Bobby went to join his heroes of '16.
[Verse]
These brave men stood for justice, as the coffins were lowered down,
In Belfast, Tyrone and Fermanagh and the streets of Free Derry town,
They fought for equality but their lives they did pay,
Heroes and comrades, we'll remember you today.
[Chorus]
Was the saddest day in Ireland, this country's ever seen,
Bobby went home early for the wearing of the green,
Was the saddest day in Ireland, this country's ever seen,
Bobby went to join his heroes of '16.
Yes Bobby Sands from Twinbrook, you're the greatest we'll ever see.