by Ben Traverse | Feb 16, 2023 | Ballad, Drinking Song, Ireland, Uncategorized
(There’s) Whiskey in the Jar Traditional, c. 1855 | Roud 533, Laws L13A, Ballad Index LL13 Lyrics: As I was going over the far-famed Kerry MountainsI met with Captain Farrel, and his money he was countingI first produced my pistol, and I then produced my...
by Ben Traverse | Feb 8, 2023 | Ballad, Ireland, Slip Jig
(Along the) Rocky Road to Dublin D. K. Gavan, c. 1860 | Roud 3012, Ballad Index Hodg207 Lyrics: In the merry month of June from me home I startedLeft the girls of Tuam nearly broken-heartedSaluted father dear kissed my darling motherDrank a pint of beer, me grief and...
by Ben Traverse | Nov 23, 2022 | America, Non-Ballad Music
Black is the Color Words Traditional, Music by J. J. Niles, c. 1916-1921Roud 3103, Ballad Index LxU016 Black, black, black is the color of my true love’s hairTheir face is something wondrous fairThe purest eyes and the daintiest handsI love the ground on which...
by Ben Traverse | Nov 22, 2022 | America, New York, War Song
The Irish Volunteer Words by Joe English, Melody Traditional, 1864 Me name is Tim McDonald, I’m from the Emerald IsleI was born in Ireland’s bogs and left when but a childMe father fought in ’98, for liberty so dearHe fell upon old Vinegar Hill, like an Irish...
by Ben Traverse | Apr 27, 2022 | America, Non-Ballad Music
Shady Grove Traditional | Roud 4456, Ballad Index SKE57 Lyrics: Shady Grove, my little loveShady Grove I sayShady Grove, my little loveI’m bound to go away Cheeks as red as a blooming roseAnd eyes are the prettiest brownShe’s the darling of my...
