San Patricios

Two hundred Irish go into Mexico

To fight a battle of manifest destiny

Driven by their Catholic conscience

They chose to rise and do what's right

Joined up with the natives for the fight

Confused then torn by aggression

Born against a sovereign land

El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios

El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios

Sick and tired of the anglo abuse of might

And of following orders from a bent U.S. regime

They joined ranks with the Mexican army

Red headed ones led by Johny riley

When you stand behind your principles

You never lose

Confused then torn by aggression

Born against a sovereign land

El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios

El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios

Fight with Riley fierce and wild

Mirar aqui Rudy

Churubusco de el 72

No queridos en la corte marcial

50 colgados, 16 madriados

Portrados como trydores

Grito para ellos, grito para todos

Parados nunca calleron

So we celebrate Irish and Mexican unity

It was forged with blood during manifest destiny

Confused then torn by aggression

Born against a sovereign land

El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios

El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios

Led by Riley fierce and wild

They paid highest price

El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios

El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios