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Lyr/Chords Req: Admiral William Brown (Wolfe Tones

22 Oct 00 - 06:27 PM (#324816)
Subject: wolfe tones song
From: mike putt

Hi I am looking for Lyr/Chords to this Wolfe Tones song I dont even have the title. All I know is that its about a Mayo man who travels the world and becomes a hero in Argentina, and his name is Brown. Also are there any good Wolfe Tones sites out there as I done a search and all I came up with is the official Wolfe Tones site, which is fairly good but does'nt cover enough of their material. Many thanks in advance

22 Oct 00 - 06:50 PM (#324839)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: wolfe tones song
From: Alice

Did you try this Wolfe Tones fan page?
http://www.angelfire.com/pe/drugtester/wolfe.html

22 Oct 00 - 08:47 PM (#324937)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: wolfe tones song
From: paddymac

I remember the song, and have it on one of their tapes or CDs. I think it might be called "Captain William Brown", but don't hold me to that. I have Vols. 1 & 2 of their songbooks, and it's not in either of those. I don't know if there is a Vol. 3, or more. If nobody else posts it in the next day or so, I'll transcribe the lyrics for you.

22 Oct 00 - 10:05 PM (#325000)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: wolfe tones song
From: Amergin

Here they are:

Admiral William Brown

From a county Mayo town came a man of great renown
As a sailor and a soldier was none bolder
He went to America at an early age they say
As a cabin boy to sail the wide world over
Then adventure took him south to the De La Plata mouth
San Martin was on the route in Argentina
So three whaling ships he bought and Brazil and Spain he fought
And freedom then he sought for Argentina

Now Admiral William Brown you're a man of courage shown
And in battles fought the odds were all against you
But your Irish heart was strong and in memory still lives on
And in Ireland there are some that don't forget you
On St. Patrick's day it's told you had many victories bold
You defeated all invaders thugs and bullys
Then through the Pampas rose and you found a hapy home
"Las Islas Malvinas, Argentinas"

He had heard of Irish hands in noble gallant bands
That helped to free the land called Argentina
He had heard with great acclaim the Patricios name and fame
When in 1806 the British came for slaughter
And to this very day in the Argentine they say
The English ran away from Buenos Aires
To the islands further down and they took them for the crown
"Las Islas Malvinas, Argentinas"

We remember William Brown and his land of great renown
He, invader of the islands from your country
When in 1833 were by pirates forced to flee
And in Ireland sure we know the story fully
And the people that went too to the Argentine when new
To escape the English laws and wars and famine
They had proved a loyal crew just like all the Irish do
"Las Islas Malvinas, Argentinas"

The old colonial days and cruel English ways
With her thunder plunder we will teach the natives
For the Brits are going to war just like Whitelocke did before
With her ships and guns and drums and flags and banners
In the Empire days of old when they murdered for gold
And paraded it around the streets of London
Oh no human rights were given to the natives dead or living
"Las Islas Malvinas, Argentinas"

In the Argentine he died Father Fahey by his side
'57 was the year his country mourned him
A hero of the nation he's remembered with elation
Throughout the world where freedom still abounds
And the Southern Cross take note where bold Willie Bullfin wrote
The Irish still support you Argentina
With the Empire tumbling down let no Paddies back the crown
"Las Islas Malvinas, Argentinas".
With the Empire tumbling down let no Paddies back the crown
"Las Islas Malvinas, Argentinas".

Very interesting history story...I also found some links where you can read up on him a bit, if you're interested....

Amergin

23 Oct 00 - 06:35 AM (#325171)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: wolfe tones song
From: mike putt

Thanks to all, and Emergin, yes I would be interested in the links

23 Oct 00 - 12:38 PM (#325351)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: wolfe tones song
From: Mrrzy

Me too, I have William Browns all up and down my family tree! This is very interesting, and I have a lot of Wolfe Tones but not this one. The Clancy Brothers sing of the death of Bill Brown the poacher, not at all the same thing... Amergin, which album is this on?

23 Oct 00 - 01:01 PM (#325374)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: wolfe tones song
From: GUEST,Tony

I recently heard a song by the wolfe tones that I really liked... "Janey Mac I'm nearly forty... and then something about being jaded, etc". If anyone has the lyric and chord structure, it would be much appreciated. Not much into this type of music, but this was an exceptional tune. Thanks

23 Oct 00 - 01:12 PM (#325385)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: wolfe tones song
From: Amergin

Mike Putt,

the song can be found on their album Sense Of Freedom.

Here are a couple of links: Amazing Career of Admiral Brown

click here

23 Oct 00 - 01:13 PM (#325387)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: wolfe tones song
From: Amergin

Mike Putt,

the song can be found on their album Sense Of Freedom.

Here are a couple of links: Amazing Career of Admiral Brown

click here

23 Oct 00 - 01:24 PM (#325396)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: wolfe tones song
From: Amergin

Hey Guest, Tony, I am trying to find the lyrics but I do know it can be found on Sing Out For Ireland.