Here are the lyrics to another song by Bill Mahon.
The Blackhorse Regiment: A Legacy in Song
Verse 1:
From the birth of their banner in days of yore,
To the Philippine shores where their valor roared,
The Blackhorse Regiment forged its name,
In the crucible of conflict, they claimed their fame.
Chorus:
Allons! they cry, Let’s go with pride,
In every endeavor, their hearts allied,
The Blackhorse Regiment stands ever tall,
A legacy of honor, inspiring all.
Verse 2:
Chasing Villa through Mexico’s dust,
Their relentless pursuit, a mission just,
With grit and resolve, they pressed the fight,
In the darkest of hours, they were the light.
Chorus:
Allons! they cry, Let’s go with pride,
In every endeavor, their hearts allied,
The Blackhorse Regiment stands ever tall,
A legacy of honor, inspiring all.
Verse 3:
Through World War’s fury, they stormed ashore,
In Europe’s fields, they battled more,
From France to Germany, breaking the line,
Their courage and skill, forever enshrined.
Chorus:
Allons! they cry, Let’s go with pride,
In every endeavor, their hearts allied,
The Blackhorse Regiment stands ever tall,
A legacy of honor, inspiring all.
Verse 4:
In Vietnam’s jungles, through rain and strife,
The 11th Cavalry risked life for life,
Cambodia’s borders, they boldly crossed,
For freedom’s cause, no matter the cost.
Chorus:
Allons! they cry, Let’s go with pride,
In every endeavor, their hearts allied,
The Blackhorse Regiment stands ever tall,
A legacy of honor, inspiring all.
Verse 5:
Cold War sentinels on Germany’s plains,
Guarding the Fulda with vigilance strained,
Their watchful eyes, a shield of might,
Deterring foes in the dead of night.
Chorus:
Allons! they cry, Let’s go with pride,
In every endeavor, their hearts allied,
The Blackhorse Regiment stands ever tall,
A legacy of honor, inspiring all.
Verse 6:
Desert Storm’s sands saw their return,
In mechanized fury, their engines burned,
The Gulf’s fierce battles, they faced once more,
A testament to their warrior lore.
Chorus:
Allons! they cry, Let’s go with pride,
In every endeavor, their hearts allied,
The Blackhorse Regiment stands ever tall,
A legacy of honor, inspiring all.
Verse 7:
Now at Irwin’s desolate, sun-baked land,
Training the troops, a seasoned hand,
The Opposing Force, they lead the way,
For the soldiers of tomorrow, they pave the day.
Chorus:
Allons! they cry, Let’s go with pride,
In every endeavor, their hearts allied,
The Blackhorse Regiment stands ever tall,
A legacy of honor, inspiring all.
Outro:
So here’s to the brave of the Blackhorse lore,
Who’ve written history with deeds of yore,
From jungles green to deserts wide,
Their spirit endures, a nation’s pride.
Allons!
