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Thread #17064 Message #164641
Posted By: radriano
18-Jan-00 - 11:51 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Conomara / Connemara Cradle Song
Subject: Lyr Add: CONNEMARA CRADLE SONG (Delia Murphy)
Dear Jim:
Here are the lyrics I have to the Conemara Cradle Song:
CONNEMARA CRADLE SONG
On the wings of the wind o'er the dark rolling deep Angels are coming to watch o'er thy sleep Angels are coming to watch o'er thee So list to the wind coming over the sea
Chorus: Hear the wind blow, dear Hear the wind blow Lean you head over And hear the wind blow
Oh, winds of the night may your fury be crossed May no one that's dear to our island be lost Blow the wind gently, calm be the foam Shine the light brightly to guide them home
The currachs are sailing way out in the blue Laden with herring of silvery hue Silver the herring and silver the sea And soon they'll be silver for baby and me
The currachs tomorrow will stand on the shore And daddy goes sailing, a-sailing no more The nets will be drying, the nets heaven blessed And safe in my arms, dear, contented he'll rest