This is from the singing of Yankee John Galusha (Adirondack singer), and it seems to be unique to his repertoire, as I can't find any other references to the fragments on either side of the one complete verse I have. I have enough to do the job, though. Here's what I heard on this scratchy recording: [last line only] They heard us conversing of the County Tyrone It's down in the harbor where our ship lay at anchor The case to the captain we quickly made known Then a plank he threw to us and on board he drew us He told us his vessel was bound for Tyrone [first line skipped over] In spite of her parents I did bring her home With love I'll respect her and I'll protect her For she's the chief flower of the County Tyrone Thanks for all your help! LAK
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