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 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...
