《Traditional: The Minstrel Boy》歌词

[00:00:00] The Minstrel Boy - Britten (布里顿)

[00:00:08] The minstrel boy to the war is gone

[00:00:11] In the ranks of death you'll find him;

[00:00:16] His father's sword he has girded on

[00:00:22] And his wild harp slung behind him;

[00:00:28] "Land of Song " said the warrior bard

[00:00:33] "Though all the world betrays thee

[00:00:38] One sword at least thy rights shall guard

[00:00:43] One faithful harp shall praise thee "

[00:00:54] The Minstrel fell But the foeman's chain

[00:00:59] Could not bring his proud soul under;

[00:01:04] The harp he loved ne'er spoke again

[00:01:10] For he tore its chords asunder;

[00:01:17] And said "No chains shall sully thee

[00:01:23] Thou soul of love and bravery

[00:01:28] Thy songs were made for the pure and free

[00:01:34] They shall never sound in slavery "