The Chiefs’ Blood in Me
The chiefs’
blood in me1
Heightened my head2
When bowed to beg (for thee)3
The islesmen’s bread,4
The chiefs’ blood in me5
Watched while one fed.6
The chiefs’ blood in me7
Paced the lone hill8
When my foe drank (to thee),9
Drinking his fill,10
The chiefs’ blood in me11
Drank at thy will.12
The chiefs’ blood in me13
Turned no last glance14
On my land left (for thee),15
Field of thy chance,16
The chiefs’ blood in me
17
Smiled unto France.18