Killyclare-Eddie Butcher/Margaret Barry

[ti:Killyclare] [ar:Eddie Butcher] [al:Voice of the People 04: Farewell, My Own Dear Native Land] [by:] [offset:0] [00:00.51]As Luna shone her golden rays [00:06.03]Disclosing many's a scene [00:10.52] [00:11.57]I overheard a youthful pair conversing on a green [00:21.89] [00:22.73]As the skylark dropped her evening notes [00:28.98]Left nature quiet and still [00:33.33] [00:34.17]For to hear their conversation [00:39.56]I intend to use my skill [00:44.62] [00:45.79]With the corncrake loudly calling they [00:52.14]My footsteps did not hear [00:56.56] [00:57.53]And the hawthorn it proved my trusty friend [01:04.78]As to them I drew near [01:09.23] [01:10.80]He says My dear [01:13.34]I am about to sail to fair Columbia shore [01:21.08] [01:22.13]On board of that ship Britannia [01:28.99]Strange lands for to explore [01:33.45] [01:34.70]When she heard of his departure she [01:41.48]Her arms around him threw [01:45.95] [01:46.86]And the crystal tears bedimmed her eyes [01:52.98]And her locks were wet with dew [01:57.93] [01:59.52]It's when you reach Columbia shore [02:05.18]Some pretty maids you'll find [02:09.14] [02:10.36]Dresed up in their country's fashion [02:16.60]They'll soon bare me from your mind [02:21.58] [02:23.01]Oh no my dear [02:25.45]Wherever I go a stranger's fate I'll share [02:33.02] [02:33.89]I'll never forget the hours I spent with you round Killyclare [02:45.92] [02:48.10]He pressed her to his bosom [02:52.81]While the tears did gently flow [02:58.31] [02:59.42]He says We must get married [03:04.76]Love and that before I go [03:09.89] [03:11.01]Then you will go along with me across the ocean foam [03:20.84] [03:21.86]What pleasures would I ever have if I left you at home [03:32.72] [03:34.20]She gave consent to marry him [03:39.39] [03:39.94]Her young heart kind and true [03:44.43] [03:45.40]They joined their hands in wedlock's bonds [03:52.10]What more could lovers do [03:56.12] [03:57.48]From Derry quay they sailed away [04:03.04]The seas were calm and fair [04:07.52] [04:08.40]And now they are in Americay [04:15.26]Far far from Killyclare [04:19.99]Killyclare - Eddie Butcher