ADD: Blooming Star of Antrim (Corby’s Mill)

21 Feb 23 - 04:36 PM (#4165776)
Subject: Lyr Req: Blooming Star of Antrim (Corbie’s Mill)
From: GUEST,An Old Folkie

Does anyone have the lyrics to the song, “The Blooming Star of Antrim,” as sung by Vin Garbutt in the late 1970s?

Vin used to sing this song a lot at folk clubs in Britain and I always loved it. I actually used to know most of the lyrics but can no longer remember them other than this repeated line at the end of every verse:

She’s the blooming star of Antrim and the flower of Corbie’s Mill

Unfortunately, I can’t even find the song on any records or live videos. It would be amazing to hear it again, particularly as sung by Vin. If anyone knows of a recording that can be viewed or purchased do please let me know as well.

Thanks to all in advance.

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22 Feb 23 - 03:18 PM (#4165884)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Blooming Star of Antrim (Corbie’s Mill)
From: GUEST,Thebarleymow

I just did a Google search for the lyrics and they are available as sung by Paddy Hegarty.
Lyrics are also on the Mysongbook site.

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22 Feb 23 - 05:58 PM (#4165893)
Subject: ADD: Flower of Corby’s Mill
From: Joe Offer

Here are the lyrics Susanne has at mysongbook.de:


THE FLOWER OF CORBY'S MILL

Come all you tender hearted chaps, I hope you'll lend an ear
And likewise pay attention to those few lines I have here
It's all in praise of a pretty maid I'm going to use my quill
She's the blooming Rose of Antrim and the Flower of Corby's Mill

It was on the first of June, my boys, I was going to the Fair
I met this pretty fair maid, she was combing down her hair
And as I gazed upon her my heart with joy did fill
She's the blooming Rose of Antrim and the Flower of Corby's Mill

It was all for recreation I went to the fair that day
I didn't intend to tarry until I reached McMullen's Brae
But meeting with some comrades as I arrived there
They kindly saluted me, saying, You're welcome to the fair

We went into Mrs Butler's, it's there we did sit down
The jugs of punch came tumbling and the toasts went merrily round
The silver it was plenty and we drank with a right good will
And we toasted a glass to the bonny wee lass that works in Corby's Mill

Now this fair maid to make mention I will not name her name
Her parents might be angry and I myself to blame
She's a mill girl to her trade and she's got the best of skill
She's the blooming Rose of Antrim and the Flower of Corby's Mill

I have travelled this country o'er and o'er, and part of England too
I've travelled Scotland far and near, believe me, friends, it's true
I've travelled this country o'er and o'er, crossed many a hollow and hill
But equal yet I have never met of the Flower of Corby's Mill

(as sung by Kevin Mitchell)

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24 Feb 23 - 07:22 PM (#4166088)
Subject: RE: ADD: Blooming Star of Antrim (Corby’s Mill)
From: GUEST,Old Folkie

Those are exactly the lyrics I was looking for. Thank you all so much! This community is amazing!

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27 Feb 23 - 05:46 PM (#4166326)
Subject: RE: ADD: Blooming Star of Antrim (Corby’s Mill)
From: GUEST,John Moulden

Also in Sam Henry.

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