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Thread #36648   Message #507429
Posted By: ollaimh
16-Jul-01 - 12:54 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req:build my love a castle at the edge of town
Subject: lyrics required
I was humming a great Irish song that I can't remember the name of.

I remember several verses.

I will build my love a castle
At the edge of the town
Neither lord duke or earl
Will ever tear it down

And if ever I return again
It will be in the spring
When the lark and the linnet
And the nightingale sing

With me rantin tour a naddy fol de di do

It’s fare thee well my true love
I must go far away
For there's honor and promotion
In crossing the sea

Etc. etc.,

I once heard it recorded by John Faulkner, but that's the only recording I’ve heard. I am fond of it.

So does anyone remember the title and all the words?

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