Hi Helge. And tak for sist(as they say up here). What are you looking for? The tune they use is: "The Lakes of Pontchartrain", as recorded by Mr. Paul Brady. The words are:
THE LILY OF THE WEST When first I came to Ireland Some pleasures for to find It's there I spied a damsel fair So pleasing to my mind Her rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes Like arrows pierced my breast And they called her lovely Molly-O The lily of the west.
One day as I was walking Down by the shady grove I spied a lord of high degree Conversing with my love She sang a song delightfully While I was sore oppressed Saying I'll bid adieu to Molly-O The lily of the west.
I stepped up with my rapier And my dagger in my hand And I dragged him from my false love And boldly bid him stand But being mad with desperation I swore I'd pierce his breast I was then deceived by Molly-O The lily of the west.
I then did stand my trial And boldly I did plea A flaw was in my indictment found And that soon had me free That beauty bright I did adore The judge did her address Now go you faithless Molly-O The lily of the west.
Now that I've gained my liberty A-roving I will go I'll ramble through old Ireland And travel Scotland o'er Though she thought to swear my life away She still disturbs my rest I still must style her Molly-O The lily of the west.
If you thought to play this on your mouthorgan, it goes in the key of C!! Lykke til Hilsen John.
Note from Joe Offer: This is a very accurate transcription of the version Mark Knopfler sings with the Chieftains on their Long Black Veil album. Dan Milner sings a similar version. Knopfler uses the tune I associate with "Lakes of Ponchartrain," and Milner uses "Star of County Down." -Joe Offer- 15 Oct 2014-
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