When the Very Lights Are Shining

DESCRIPTION: "When the Very lights are shining, Sure they're like the morning light," then the guns and the maxims and the mortars start to fire, so "it's time for a rum issue." If you advance when the lights are shining, "'Tis rum or lead for you."
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 2001 (Arthur-WhenThisBloodyWarIsOver)
KEYWORDS: soldier technology drink
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REFERENCES (1 citation):
Arthur-WhenThisBloodyWarIsOver, p. 86, "When the Very Lights Are Shining" (1 text, tune referenced)
CROSS-REFERENCES:
cf. "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" (tune)
File: AWTBW086

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