kathleen... the Clancy Brothers did record it. They called it "Bonny Charlie" (Will Ye No Come Back Again) in their recordings and songbook. Not quite a happy song, though. It is a beautiful tune and a good singalong.

Jonathan... did you search the database for lyrics and the forum for other threads of the Lass O' Erin's Isle? As Barry noted, your request will be buried in this discussion, but the answer may be just a few keystrokes away.

I'm glad to see this thread on up-beat happy songs still thriving!! I have not been joining in on too many other thread discussions lately. This one still keeps the atmosphere going of the old Mudcat I dearly love.

(I may be repeating myself, this thread is getting long)
More upbeat songs:

Eileen Oge
Will You Come to the Bower
The Holy Ground
Agricultural Irish Girl
Let Him Go Let Him Tarry
Have a Drink of Whiskey

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