[A song of about 1780. For its tune see the Irish tune index on by website.]

OH! GIVE ME MY COOLIN

Oh, the hours I have passed in the arms of my dear
Can never be thought of but with a sad tear;
Oh, forbear then, forbear then, to mention her name,
It recalls to my mem'ry the cause of my pain.
How often to love me she fondly has sworn,
And, when parted from me, would ne'er cease to mourn,
All hardships for me she would cheerfully bear,
And, at night, on my bosom forget all her care.
To some distant climate together we'll roam,
And forget all the misery we met with at home.
Fate, now be propitious, and grant me thine aid,
Oh, give me my Coolin, and I am repaid.