THE FERRYMAN
Oh the little boats are gone
From the breast of Anna Liffey
And the ferrymen are stranded on the Quay
Sure the Dublin Docks are dyin'
And a way of life is gone
And Molly it was part of you and meChorus:
Where the strawberry beds sweep down to the Liffey
You kiss away the worries from my brow
I love you well today and I'll love you more tomorrow
If you've ever loved me Molly love me now'Twas the only job I knew
It was hard but never lonely
The Liffey ferry made a man of me
Now it's gone without a whisper
Half forgotten even now
Sure, it's over, Molly, over
Can't you seeChorus
Now I'll tend the yard
And I'll spend my days in talkin'
And I'll hear them whisper - Charlie's on the dole
But Molly we're still livin'
And darlin' we're still young
And the River never owned me heart and soulChorus
(Recorded by The Dublin City Ramblers)