Hero of the Shadows

[Verse] In the hills of old Ireland near the stone Lived a lad so brave on his own Fought for freedom's dream never shown Michael Collins stood alone [Verse 2] With the whisper of the wind in his ear Stepping bold without any fear Led his people rebel cheer For a land he'd always hold near [Chorus] Oh Michael oh the hero we know In the shadows where the wild winds blow Fighting high and fighting low To the hero our heart shall go [Verse 3] In the night his footsteps so light He would vanish and take flight For his country he would fight Through the dark till morning light [Bridge] From the towns to the emerald green He was the hope never seen For a land pure and clean In his heart a burning dream [Verse 4] By the rivers and the old oak tree Stood a man who sought to be free Breaking chains setting spirits free Michael Collins the man was he