Need some quick assistance! I am directing a one-act play entitled "The Rising of the Moon" by Lady Gregory (c. late 1800's). There is a ballad singer in the play that sings a song about Johnny Hart and another about Granuaile. I have the lyrics, but not the music. I could use sheet music or any kind of audio sample of these songs. I found the Granny Wale notes on the Digital Tradition that referred to the music, but didn't include it. Here are the lyrics:
As through the hills, I walked to view the hills and shamrock plain,
I stood awhile where nature smiles to view the rocks and streams,
On a matron fair I fixed my eyes beneath a fertile vale,
And she sang her song; it was on the wrong of poor old Granuaile.
Her head was bare, her hands and feet with iron bands were bound,
Her pensive strain and plaintive wail mingles with the evening gale,
And the song she and with mournful air, I am old Granuaile.
Her gown she wore was stained with gore...
Johnny Hart:
There was a rich farmer's daughter lived near the town of Ross,
She courted a Highland soldier; his name was Johnny Hart;
Says the mother to her daughter, "I'll go distracted mad, if you marry that Highland soldier dressed up in Highland plaid."
I will appreciate any direction you can give me. Tonya
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