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Come Out Ye Black and Tans (sometimes Black and Tan) is an Irish rebel song referring to the Black and Tans, the British paramilitary police auxiliary force in Ireland during the 1920s. The song was written by Dominic Behan as a tribute to his father Stephen.
The lyrics are rich with references to the history of Irish nationalism and the activities of the British army (not to mention others) throughout the world.
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Its chorus has been noted for its hypocrisy in an IRA supporter challenging the Black and Tans to 'fight me like a man' when in fact the IRA were a guerilla force who utilised hit-and-run tactics such as raids and ambushes on the occupying British forces. However since the Black and Tans very often murdered prisoners and preyed on the civilian population of Ireland, displaying unabashed savagery against unarmed victims, it is fair to assume the song is being sung from the perspective of a civilian.