Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: Robert B. Waltz Date: 30 Aug 23 - 09:24 PM Gargoyle wrote:IMHO - I took it Y to refer to YAHWEH - "a name never to be spoken." This is correct, within limits, and the first letter of YHWH (spelled without consonants, note!) is י -- but the standard transliteration of י is not Y but J -- as in "Jehovah," which is the consonants of YHWH/JHWH with the vowels of "Adonai," Lord (as opposed to YHWH, taken into English as (the) LORD, in small caps). Yes, the English name should have been pronounced with a Y sound, not a J sound, but it would take someone pretty knowledgeable to write that. And note that the song refers to "Jehovah." We could probably figure out the writer's source by looking at some of those other readings, like "badger skins." But it's too late at night for me to go over the whole song. :-) Still, that first line, A is for the Ark which by six beasts was carried around should probably be "Ark which for six days was carried" or the like. The Ark was carried by the Levites, not beasts, and the Israelites circled Jericho for six days before the walls came down (Joshua 6:3). |
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: cnd Date: 30 Aug 23 - 11:16 AM It was probably meant to be the 10th letter of the Hebrew alphabet, Yod. "The Yod represents the Creator, the single point from which all of creation emerges, and the Unity within multiplicity. It is the foundation of all foundations, the hidden Divine spark which causes everything to be. It represents the power of the spirit to govern and guide the matter." (click) |
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: cnd Date: 30 Aug 23 - 09:55 AM Corrections (to my ear) to the William Merit recording. Though I've bolded the corrections, to make it easier to follow I went ahead and reposted the whole thing. Still a few murky spots but (the lines for J, V and W in particular) but I'm pretty confident in the rest. Also, a thought: Merritt's recording clearly comes from a theological background. Perhaps his is recited, rather than sung, because the church opposed non-hymn singing. The Orange Alphabet William Merritt, Ludlow, ME 1941 Helen Hartness Flanders Collection D 14B 01 side A 0:46 https://archive.org/details/HHFBC_tapes_D14B A is for the Ark which by six beasts was carried around Till the strong walls of Jericho come dashing to the ground B stands for Boyne where freedom won the day And dark superstition forever's lost it's way C is for the Covering which for the Ark was made Of badger skins and goat hair and by cunning workmen laid D stands for Derry in Ireland it is found It never has been conquered; it is still an Orange town E is for Lord Elgin his majesty upheld A principal of honesty and righteousness as well F is for the Faith for which which all Orangemen assay If their trust has been well-founded and their morals not depraved G stands for Gideon who with three hundred men A mighty host of Midian scattered and roamed upon the plain H stands for Horeb in which we all have stood To teach us it was on Horeb that Moses talked with God I stands for Israel from whence the tribes arose They were God's chosen people and they conquered all their foes J stands for Judas who by transgression fell More worthy, he was replaced, or so the scriptures tell K is for King William -- he's the champion of our cause The founder of good morals and a maker of good laws L is for the Ladder in Jacob's vision was seen It reached from earth to heaven while the angels walked between M is for the Manna on which the children fed For forty years in the wilderness when by our Saviour led N -- No Surrender on our banners it does appear It's the watchword of our order, it's meaning plain and clear O is the Obligations -- one, two, three, four and five And they're taken on the Bible to be kept while we're alive P is for the Plagues which on Pharaoh's people were sent For all the prosecutions that Israel underwent Q is for Quickness with which relief is found If a brother he is needy and the word is passed around R is for the Rod which bore fruit in one short night To teach all future rebels that Jehovah's laws are right S is for the Serpent which to Eve did first appear But the Orangeman still meets him when least expected near T is for Two and which if there's a half And when I was blind and couldn't see it almost made me laugh U is for Union; in one volley we are met In fellowship we travel and our precepts ne'er forget V is for the Virgin; the Saviour she did bear In the very decree you'll find his name is written there W is for our Warrant, on our wall it is displayed And if you can rightly find it you need not be afraid X, in Exodus it is plain to stand Where Israel came from bondage and they gained the Promised Land Y stands for Yat in the Hebrew alphabet It has a hidden meaning and you may find it yet Now with Z I'm sorely troubled, but I'll bid you all adieu But if you've traveled the road that I have traveled it will be made plain to you |
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: meself Date: 30 Aug 23 - 06:23 PM That's pretty heavy! Thanks. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: meself Date: 30 Aug 23 - 10:32 AM Anyone found the hidden meaning of "Yat" yet? |
Subject: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: Joe Offer Date: 30 Aug 23 - 02:27 AM I came across an email from Julia Lane that I received some time ago, and I don't think it has been posted. Hi Joe- here's what I have on the "Orange Alphabet /ABC" Basically it seems to have been created to "educate" young boys during the forming of the Orange Order in 1795 It is discussed here Ulster's Men: Protestant Unionist Masculinities and Militarization in the ... By Jane G.V. McGaughey McGill - Queens Univ Press 2012 ISBN 978-0-7735-3972-3 pp37 https://www.google.com/books/edition/Ulster_s_Men/vbUjbk_TyPsC?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=A%20stands%20for --------- Merritt actually recites it, but the tune for others I found is, ironically, "The Wearing of the Green". His lyrics, though obviously for the same purpose, are very different than the others. There are gaps where I could not decipher the words The Orange Alphabet William Merritt, Ludlow, ME 1941 Helen Hartness Flanders Collection D 14B 01 side A 0:46 https://archive.org/details/HHFBC_tapes_D14B A is for the Ark which by six beasts was carried around Till the strong walls of Jericho come dashing to the ground B stands for Boyne where freedom won the day And dark superstition forever's lost it's way C is for the Covering which for the Ark was made Of badger skins and goat hair and by cunning workmen laid D stands for Derry in Ireland it is found It never has been conquered; it is still an Orange town E is for Lord Elgin his majesty upheld A principal of honesty and righteousness as well F is for the Faith for which which all Orangemen assay If their trust has been well-founded and their morals not depraved. G stands for Gideon who with three hundred men A mighty host of Middeons scattered and rolled? upon the plain H stands for Horeb in which we all have stood To teach us---- that Moses talked with God I stands for Israel from whence the tribes arose They were God's chosen people and they conquered all their foes J stands for Judas who by transgression fell More worthy---- or so the scriptures tell K is for King William- he's the champion of our cause The founder of good morals and a maker of good laws L is for the Ladder in Jacob's vision was seen It reached--- to heaven while the angels walked between M is for the Manna on which the children fed For forty years in the wilderness when by our Saviour led N No Surrender on our banners it does appear It's the watchword of our order, it's meaning plain and clear O is the Obligations - one, two, three, four and five And they're taken on the Bible to be kept while we're alive P is for the Plates which -----our people were sent For all the prosecutions that Israel underwent Q is for Quickness with which relief is found If a brother he is needy and the word is passed around R is for the Rod which bore fruit in one short night To teach all future rebels that Jehovah's laws are right S is for the Serpent which to Eve did ------ appear But the Orangeman still meets him when least expected near T is for the--------- in half When I was nine and could't see it almost made me laugh U is for Union; in one we are met travel and our precepts ne'er forget V is for the Virgin; the Saviour she did bear degree you'll find his first name is written there W is for our --------------- displayed And if you can rightly find it you need not be afraid X, in Exodus it is plainly--------- -------- came from bondage and they gained the Promised Land Y stands for Yat in the Hebrew alphabet It has a hidden meaning and you may find it yet Now with Z I'm sorely troubled, but I'll bid you all adieu But if you've traveled the road that I have traveled it will be made plain to you ------------- there is a broadside here - http://www.itma.ie/images/uploads/1937bs7.pdf ---------- also here http://www.angelfire.com/vt/Kevinclark/songs.htm uses the tune “Wearing of the Green/ Rising of the moon" The Orange ABC?? A song I am going to sing to you, ?If you but listen unto me -? There is nothing curious in it, boys, ?And that you will plainly see.? It is all about six verses ?Of our Orange A,B,C. ??Chorus? Then it is judge for yourselves, boys, ?And listen unto me- ?We will turn the leaf once more, my boys,? And sing our Orange A,B,C.?? A stands for Aughrim, where blood flowed on the plains, and? B is for Boyne Water, there bones do still remain;? C stands for Culmore, where crossing it did fall, and ? D I am sure you all know well's our Maiden Derry Walls.?? E is for Enniskillen, where nobly they did join, and? F is for these fathers who conquered at the Boyne;? G is for that great General that fought at our right hand,? H is for Hanover, from that land King William came.?? I is for the Israelites that crossed over Jordan's streams, and? J stands for Joshua, our guide he still remains;? K for Knox, Scotch Reformer, who for the truth did stand,? L stands for Luther, his doctrines we'll commend.?? M stands for Moses, as he viewed the land,? N stands for Noah, who built the ark at God's command;? O stands for Orange, a colour you all have worn, and? P is purple, with which the ark was borne.?? Q is for the Question you are asked at the door;? R is for the Road, my boys, some of you have trod before;? S is for the Secret you're sure there to find, and? T is for the Travels you will always bear in mind. ??U stands for Unity, in which we all should join? V is for the great Victory we gained at the Boyne;? W stands for William, our famous commodore; and ?X is my last letter, and you can ask for nothing more. http://orangesongbook.blogspot.com/2011/05/orange-abc.html The Orange ABC (V) A song I am going to sing to you, If you’ll but listen me There’s nothing curious in it, boys, And that you’ll plainly see It’s a song that every Orangeman, can sing with loyalty Some simple homely verses of, our Orange A,B,C. Now A it stands for Aughrim, where blood flowed on the plains, and B is for Boyne Water, there bones do still remain; and C stands for Culmore, where crossing it we had our falls; and D I’m sure you all know well's our Maiden Derry Walls. Oh E ‘s for Enniskillen, where nobly they did join, and F is for those fathers brave, who conquered at the Boyne; G’s for that great General who fought at our right hand; and H is for Hanover, which is great King William’s land. Chorus Then it is judge for yourselves, boys, And listen unto me We ‘ll turn the leaf, And sing this full, our Orange A,B,C. But I is for the Israelites that crossed the Jordan's streams, and J it stands for Joshua, our guide he still remains; Our K for Knox, Scotch Reformer, who for the truth did stand; and L stands for Martin Luther, whose great doctrines we'll commend. While M stands still for Moses, as he reviewed the land; Good N it stands for Noah, who built the ark at God's command; and O it stands for Orange, a colour you’ll have worn, and P it is for purple, with which the ark was borne. Then it is judge for yourselves, boys, And listen unto me We ‘ll turn the leaf, And sing it still, our Orange A,B,C. Now Q is for the Question, they ask you at the door; and R is for the Road, my boys, that some has trod before; and S is for the Secret you're searchin there to find; while T is for the Travels, you will always bear in mind. Good U it stands for Unity, in which we all should join; and V is for the Victory we conquered at the Boyne; W stands for William, our famous commodore; and X is my last letter, and you can ask for nothing more. Then it is judge for yourselves, boys, And listen unto me We ‘ll turn the leaf, And sing it still, our Orange A,B,C.(X2) ----------- The Makem Family sang it- Alphabet Song (Roud 22855) From the Makem Family recordings A it stands for sweet Armagh That city I adore And B stands for bold Brian Boru The Danish colours tore And C it stands for Charlemount Where the tyrant had to quell And D stands for Dungannon That sweet belle place of Ó Neill E it stands for Emmet For his country he did die And F it stands for Fontenoy Where the English had to fly And G it stands for Grattan Now his laws we all do vote And H it stands for bold Hugh Ó Neill That hero of Tyrone I it stands for Inishdale (?) Where Owen Roe's force had fled And J stands for John Mitchell For his country he had bled And K it stands for sweet Kildare That old historial town And L it stands for Limerick That city of renown M it stands for Mayo Where the Boycotts had to fly And N it stands for Newgate Where Lord Edward he did die And O stands for Ó Connell Now the truth to you I'll tell And P for that young patriot Called Charles Stewart Parnell Q it stands for Queenstown Where Owen Roe first set sail To bear across the Atlantic wave The harp of Grainne Ui Mhaol And R it stands for ancient Rome Where the Pope now he does dwell And S it stands for Sarsfield Who nobly fought and fell T it stands for Tara Hill That hill of high renown And U stands for the Ulster boys That broke through Cromwell's line (spoken ... And V it stands for victory That was won at Fontenoy And W stands for young Wolfe Tone Who in his grave does lie ... I don't know the rest) |
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: GUEST,Julia L Date: 31 Aug 23 - 10:42 PM Great stuff- thanks folks. It seems that these :alphabet" type songs were developed in the late 17th century for various educational and instructional purposes regarding behavior and deportment. The Virgin's A, B, C/ Tune: The Young Man's A, B, C/ RB2 651: M. P. for F. Coules// All you faithfull Virgins, to this song give ear/ N103| = N163| / The Virgins A. B. C./ Tune: The Young mans A. B. C./ P1 500-1, E 369: WCTP/ E 370: CVWC [Entd. late, Mar. 13, 1656, 1675. AI 2817, 2818. Lost is one entered to Grove in 1639, Maides Alphabet, AI 1628] [Tune, Aim not too high, from N6|] The Virgins A.B.C. OR, An Alphabet of Vertuous Admonitions, for a Chast, Modest,and well-governed Maid. The Tune is, The Young mans A.B.C. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 30 Aug 23 - 07:43 PM IMHO - I took it Y to refer to YAHWEH - "a name never to be spoken." There is much fool-de-rah about this belief ... look it up. Sincerely, Gargoyle I once used it, in conversation at a Thamksgiving feast ... about six years ago ... the oldish woman flew instantly into a profound rage ... standing up and addressing all present. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: GUEST,Julia L Date: 31 Aug 23 - 10:42 PM Great stuff- thanks folks. It seems that these :alphabet" type songs were developed in the late 17th century for various educational and instructional purposes regarding behavior and deportment. The Virgin's A, B, C/ Tune: The Young Man's A, B, C/ RB2 651: M. P. for F. Coules// All you faithfull Virgins, to this song give ear/ N103| = N163| / The Virgins A. B. C./ Tune: The Young mans A. B. C./ P1 500-1, E 369: WCTP/ E 370: CVWC [Entd. late, Mar. 13, 1656, 1675. AI 2817, 2818. Lost is one entered to Grove in 1639, Maides Alphabet, AI 1628] [Tune, Aim not too high, from N6|] The Virgins A.B.C. OR, An Alphabet of Vertuous Admonitions, for a Chast, Modest,and well-governed Maid. The Tune is, The Young mans A.B.C. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: Robert B. Waltz Date: 30 Aug 23 - 09:24 PM Gargoyle wrote:IMHO - I took it Y to refer to YAHWEH - "a name never to be spoken." This is correct, within limits, and the first letter of YHWH (spelled without consonants, note!) is י -- but the standard transliteration of י is not Y but J -- as in "Jehovah," which is the consonants of YHWH/JHWH with the vowels of "Adonai," Lord (as opposed to YHWH, taken into English as (the) LORD, in small caps). Yes, the English name should have been pronounced with a Y sound, not a J sound, but it would take someone pretty knowledgeable to write that. And note that the song refers to "Jehovah." We could probably figure out the writer's source by looking at some of those other readings, like "badger skins." But it's too late at night for me to go over the whole song. :-) Still, that first line, A is for the Ark which by six beasts was carried around should probably be "Ark which for six days was carried" or the like. The Ark was carried by the Levites, not beasts, and the Israelites circled Jericho for six days before the walls came down (Joshua 6:3). |
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 30 Aug 23 - 07:43 PM IMHO - I took it Y to refer to YAHWEH - "a name never to be spoken." There is much fool-de-rah about this belief ... look it up. Sincerely, Gargoyle I once used it, in conversation at a Thamksgiving feast ... about six years ago ... the oldish woman flew instantly into a profound rage ... standing up and addressing all present. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: meself Date: 30 Aug 23 - 06:23 PM That's pretty heavy! Thanks. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: cnd Date: 30 Aug 23 - 11:16 AM It was probably meant to be the 10th letter of the Hebrew alphabet, Yod. "The Yod represents the Creator, the single point from which all of creation emerges, and the Unity within multiplicity. It is the foundation of all foundations, the hidden Divine spark which causes everything to be. It represents the power of the spirit to govern and guide the matter." (click) |
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: meself Date: 30 Aug 23 - 10:32 AM Anyone found the hidden meaning of "Yat" yet? |
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: cnd Date: 30 Aug 23 - 09:55 AM Corrections (to my ear) to the William Merit recording. Though I've bolded the corrections, to make it easier to follow I went ahead and reposted the whole thing. Still a few murky spots but (the lines for J, V and W in particular) but I'm pretty confident in the rest. Also, a thought: Merritt's recording clearly comes from a theological background. Perhaps his is recited, rather than sung, because the church opposed non-hymn singing. The Orange Alphabet William Merritt, Ludlow, ME 1941 Helen Hartness Flanders Collection D 14B 01 side A 0:46 https://archive.org/details/HHFBC_tapes_D14B A is for the Ark which by six beasts was carried around Till the strong walls of Jericho come dashing to the ground B stands for Boyne where freedom won the day And dark superstition forever's lost it's way C is for the Covering which for the Ark was made Of badger skins and goat hair and by cunning workmen laid D stands for Derry in Ireland it is found It never has been conquered; it is still an Orange town E is for Lord Elgin his majesty upheld A principal of honesty and righteousness as well F is for the Faith for which which all Orangemen assay If their trust has been well-founded and their morals not depraved G stands for Gideon who with three hundred men A mighty host of Midian scattered and roamed upon the plain H stands for Horeb in which we all have stood To teach us it was on Horeb that Moses talked with God I stands for Israel from whence the tribes arose They were God's chosen people and they conquered all their foes J stands for Judas who by transgression fell More worthy, he was replaced, or so the scriptures tell K is for King William -- he's the champion of our cause The founder of good morals and a maker of good laws L is for the Ladder in Jacob's vision was seen It reached from earth to heaven while the angels walked between M is for the Manna on which the children fed For forty years in the wilderness when by our Saviour led N -- No Surrender on our banners it does appear It's the watchword of our order, it's meaning plain and clear O is the Obligations -- one, two, three, four and five And they're taken on the Bible to be kept while we're alive P is for the Plagues which on Pharaoh's people were sent For all the prosecutions that Israel underwent Q is for Quickness with which relief is found If a brother he is needy and the word is passed around R is for the Rod which bore fruit in one short night To teach all future rebels that Jehovah's laws are right S is for the Serpent which to Eve did first appear But the Orangeman still meets him when least expected near T is for Two and which if there's a half And when I was blind and couldn't see it almost made me laugh U is for Union; in one volley we are met In fellowship we travel and our precepts ne'er forget V is for the Virgin; the Saviour she did bear In the very decree you'll find his name is written there W is for our Warrant, on our wall it is displayed And if you can rightly find it you need not be afraid X, in Exodus it is plain to stand Where Israel came from bondage and they gained the Promised Land Y stands for Yat in the Hebrew alphabet It has a hidden meaning and you may find it yet Now with Z I'm sorely troubled, but I'll bid you all adieu But if you've traveled the road that I have traveled it will be made plain to you |
Subject: Lyr Add: Orange Alphabet From: Joe Offer Date: 30 Aug 23 - 02:27 AM I came across an email from Julia Lane that I received some time ago, and I don't think it has been posted. Hi Joe- here's what I have on the "Orange Alphabet /ABC" Basically it seems to have been created to "educate" young boys during the forming of the Orange Order in 1795 It is discussed here Ulster's Men: Protestant Unionist Masculinities and Militarization in the ... By Jane G.V. McGaughey McGill - Queens Univ Press 2012 ISBN 978-0-7735-3972-3 pp37 https://www.google.com/books/edition/Ulster_s_Men/vbUjbk_TyPsC?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=A%20stands%20for --------- Merritt actually recites it, but the tune for others I found is, ironically, "The Wearing of the Green". His lyrics, though obviously for the same purpose, are very different than the others. There are gaps where I could not decipher the words The Orange Alphabet William Merritt, Ludlow, ME 1941 Helen Hartness Flanders Collection D 14B 01 side A 0:46 https://archive.org/details/HHFBC_tapes_D14B A is for the Ark which by six beasts was carried around Till the strong walls of Jericho come dashing to the ground B stands for Boyne where freedom won the day And dark superstition forever's lost it's way C is for the Covering which for the Ark was made Of badger skins and goat hair and by cunning workmen laid D stands for Derry in Ireland it is found It never has been conquered; it is still an Orange town E is for Lord Elgin his majesty upheld A principal of honesty and righteousness as well F is for the Faith for which which all Orangemen assay If their trust has been well-founded and their morals not depraved. G stands for Gideon who with three hundred men A mighty host of Middeons scattered and rolled? upon the plain H stands for Horeb in which we all have stood To teach us---- that Moses talked with God I stands for Israel from whence the tribes arose They were God's chosen people and they conquered all their foes J stands for Judas who by transgression fell More worthy---- or so the scriptures tell K is for King William- he's the champion of our cause The founder of good morals and a maker of good laws L is for the Ladder in Jacob's vision was seen It reached--- to heaven while the angels walked between M is for the Manna on which the children fed For forty years in the wilderness when by our Saviour led N No Surrender on our banners it does appear It's the watchword of our order, it's meaning plain and clear O is the Obligations - one, two, three, four and five And they're taken on the Bible to be kept while we're alive P is for the Plates which -----our people were sent For all the prosecutions that Israel underwent Q is for Quickness with which relief is found If a brother he is needy and the word is passed around R is for the Rod which bore fruit in one short night To teach all future rebels that Jehovah's laws are right S is for the Serpent which to Eve did ------ appear But the Orangeman still meets him when least expected near T is for the--------- in half When I was nine and could't see it almost made me laugh U is for Union; in one we are met travel and our precepts ne'er forget V is for the Virgin; the Saviour she did bear degree you'll find his first name is written there W is for our --------------- displayed And if you can rightly find it you need not be afraid X, in Exodus it is plainly--------- -------- came from bondage and they gained the Promised Land Y stands for Yat in the Hebrew alphabet It has a hidden meaning and you may find it yet Now with Z I'm sorely troubled, but I'll bid you all adieu But if you've traveled the road that I have traveled it will be made plain to you ------------- there is a broadside here - http://www.itma.ie/images/uploads/1937bs7.pdf ---------- also here http://www.angelfire.com/vt/Kevinclark/songs.htm uses the tune “Wearing of the Green/ Rising of the moon" The Orange ABC?? A song I am going to sing to you, ?If you but listen unto me -? There is nothing curious in it, boys, ?And that you will plainly see.? It is all about six verses ?Of our Orange A,B,C. ??Chorus? Then it is judge for yourselves, boys, ?And listen unto me- ?We will turn the leaf once more, my boys,? And sing our Orange A,B,C.?? A stands for Aughrim, where blood flowed on the plains, and? B is for Boyne Water, there bones do still remain;? C stands for Culmore, where crossing it did fall, and ? D I am sure you all know well's our Maiden Derry Walls.?? E is for Enniskillen, where nobly they did join, and? F is for these fathers who conquered at the Boyne;? G is for that great General that fought at our right hand,? H is for Hanover, from that land King William came.?? I is for the Israelites that crossed over Jordan's streams, and? J stands for Joshua, our guide he still remains;? K for Knox, Scotch Reformer, who for the truth did stand,? L stands for Luther, his doctrines we'll commend.?? M stands for Moses, as he viewed the land,? N stands for Noah, who built the ark at God's command;? O stands for Orange, a colour you all have worn, and? P is purple, with which the ark was borne.?? Q is for the Question you are asked at the door;? R is for the Road, my boys, some of you have trod before;? S is for the Secret you're sure there to find, and? T is for the Travels you will always bear in mind. ??U stands for Unity, in which we all should join? V is for the great Victory we gained at the Boyne;? W stands for William, our famous commodore; and ?X is my last letter, and you can ask for nothing more. http://orangesongbook.blogspot.com/2011/05/orange-abc.html The Orange ABC (V) A song I am going to sing to you, If you’ll but listen me There’s nothing curious in it, boys, And that you’ll plainly see It’s a song that every Orangeman, can sing with loyalty Some simple homely verses of, our Orange A,B,C. Now A it stands for Aughrim, where blood flowed on the plains, and B is for Boyne Water, there bones do still remain; and C stands for Culmore, where crossing it we had our falls; and D I’m sure you all know well's our Maiden Derry Walls. Oh E ‘s for Enniskillen, where nobly they did join, and F is for those fathers brave, who conquered at the Boyne; G’s for that great General who fought at our right hand; and H is for Hanover, which is great King William’s land. Chorus Then it is judge for yourselves, boys, And listen unto me We ‘ll turn the leaf, And sing this full, our Orange A,B,C. But I is for the Israelites that crossed the Jordan's streams, and J it stands for Joshua, our guide he still remains; Our K for Knox, Scotch Reformer, who for the truth did stand; and L stands for Martin Luther, whose great doctrines we'll commend. While M stands still for Moses, as he reviewed the land; Good N it stands for Noah, who built the ark at God's command; and O it stands for Orange, a colour you’ll have worn, and P it is for purple, with which the ark was borne. Then it is judge for yourselves, boys, And listen unto me We ‘ll turn the leaf, And sing it still, our Orange A,B,C. Now Q is for the Question, they ask you at the door; and R is for the Road, my boys, that some has trod before; and S is for the Secret you're searchin there to find; while T is for the Travels, you will always bear in mind. Good U it stands for Unity, in which we all should join; and V is for the Victory we conquered at the Boyne; W stands for William, our famous commodore; and X is my last letter, and you can ask for nothing more. Then it is judge for yourselves, boys, And listen unto me We ‘ll turn the leaf, And sing it still, our Orange A,B,C.(X2) ----------- The Makem Family sang it- Alphabet Song (Roud 22855) From the Makem Family recordings A it stands for sweet Armagh That city I adore And B stands for bold Brian Boru The Danish colours tore And C it stands for Charlemount Where the tyrant had to quell And D stands for Dungannon That sweet belle place of Ó Neill E it stands for Emmet For his country he did die And F it stands for Fontenoy Where the English had to fly And G it stands for Grattan Now his laws we all do vote And H it stands for bold Hugh Ó Neill That hero of Tyrone I it stands for Inishdale (?) Where Owen Roe's force had fled And J stands for John Mitchell For his country he had bled And K it stands for sweet Kildare That old historial town And L it stands for Limerick That city of renown M it stands for Mayo Where the Boycotts had to fly And N it stands for Newgate Where Lord Edward he did die And O stands for Ó Connell Now the truth to you I'll tell And P for that young patriot Called Charles Stewart Parnell Q it stands for Queenstown Where Owen Roe first set sail To bear across the Atlantic wave The harp of Grainne Ui Mhaol And R it stands for ancient Rome Where the Pope now he does dwell And S it stands for Sarsfield Who nobly fought and fell T it stands for Tara Hill That hill of high renown And U stands for the Ulster boys That broke through Cromwell's line (spoken ... And V it stands for victory That was won at Fontenoy And W stands for young Wolfe Tone Who in his grave does lie ... I don't know the rest) |
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