Lyr Req: S'Beag S'Mhor / Sheebeg Sheemore

Subject: S'Beag S'Mhor
From: Victoria Harris
Date: 12 Nov 99 - 09:08 PM

I am searching for the lyrics to the traditional song "S'Beag S'Mhor" (or Sheebeg Sheemore as it is sometimes spelled) - in Gaelic or preferably English. Can anybody help? Thanks! -Victoria Harris

Subject: RE: Searching for lyrics...
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 12 Nov 99 - 10:01 PM

I seem to remember having heard some; unfortunately they were all written quite recently, and were very bad. It's a nice tune (not a song, and it's probably wisest to leave it that way!

All the best

Malcolm

Subject: RE: Searching for lyrics...
From: MMario
Date: 12 Nov 99 - 10:04 PM

Sufferring from Bert's Syndrome wasn't there a thread about this a while back and someone DID come up with lyrics? I seem to recall commenting I had never heard it as anything but an instrumental.

MMario

Subject: RE: Searching for lyrics...
From: Áine
Date: 12 Nov 99 - 10:08 PM

You're right, MMario, someone did find the lyrics. I'm not vouching for the Irish, but this URL does include a translation (which I'm not vouching for either). However, here 'tis:

http://www.dnaco.net/~mobrien/irishptr/iresongs/sibeagsi.html

-- Áine

Subject: RE: Searching for lyrics...
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Nov 99 - 10:20 PM

If we did, I can't locate it. And that's another good reason for using the Lyr.Req with the Song Title or keywords in the thread title. Anybody want to search ALL the threads titled "Searching for Lyrics" or "Lyrics Needed?"

Hi Victoria and welcome.....When you are asking the forum for help, its best to use the prefix that you need, such as "Lyr.Req." and either the song title or a keyword of some sort. If you don't get what you need with this thread, start another with as I suggested and you may have better luck!

Spaw

Subject: RE: Searching for lyrics...
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 12 Nov 99 - 10:45 PM

Well, I'm astonished! Are those lyrics really attributable to Carolan? I'd be interested to know. There was a link to "history", but it didn't work.

Malcolm

Subject: RE: Searching for lyrics...
From: Jeri
Date: 13 Nov 99 - 01:59 AM

There's some history at http://www.contemplator.com/carolan/sheebeg.html

By all accounts I've heard, Carolan did write the lyrics.

Subject: RE: Searching for lyrics...
From: sis61_99
Date: 13 Nov 99 - 12:25 PM

i'm looking for the lyrics to this land is your land for a project due tomorrow can anyone help me find the darn thing!

Subject: RE: Searching for lyrics...
From: Melbert
Date: 13 Nov 99 - 01:37 PM

Sorry, I'm not into these blue clicky things, but by pure chance my junk EMail today included notification of the following. Perhaps it's of use.

Si Beag Si Mor / Snowy Path by Slainte (Celtic) http://click.mp3.com/c/c_asac/n_529253850/u_www/artists/5/slainte.html

Subject: RE: Searching for lyrics...
From: Bruce O.
Date: 13 Nov 99 - 01:45 PM

In Donal O'Sullivan's 'Carolan' he took "Sheebeg and Sheemore" to be Carolan's revison of the "Cuckoo". He also gave an 8 live verse by Carolan to the tune. Elsewhere he notes, in effect, that Carolan was a great composer, a fair player of the harp, and a poor poet.

Subject: RE: Searching for lyrics...
From:
Date: 13 Nov 99 - 01:55 PM

Sis. Did you look in the Forum? I believe that one was covered in the Forum a few months back. Do a search. Check in the Quick Links up above.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: S'Beag S'Mhor / Sheebeg Sheemore
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 15 Oct 09 - 02:51 AM

That doxycycline will definitely clear up your Sheebeg, Sheemore.

Seamus

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: S'Beag S'Mhor / Sheebeg Sheemore
From: Tug the Cox
Date: 15 Oct 09 - 07:45 AM

Neither of those URLs work for me, could someone please paste the lyrics in.

There is also a (modern) set of lyrics ( when you hear the wild goose calling, I'll be there) to Carolan's Planxty Irwin, which often follows si beg in a session.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: S'Beag S'Mhor / Sheebeg Sheemore
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 15 Oct 09 - 07:52 AM

Is that owt to do wi' A Trim Rigged Doxy ?

Dave H

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: S'Beag S'Mhor / Sheebeg Sheemore
From: Tug the Cox
Date: 15 Oct 09 - 11:33 AM

I don't think so, the song I know containing A Trim Rigged Doxy is called The Rambling Sailor.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: S'Beag S'Mhor / Sheebeg Sheemore
From: MMario
Date: 15 Oct 09 - 11:33 AM

see the lyrics

pm sent to tug

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: S'Beag S'Mhor / Sheebeg Sheemore
From: Tug the Cox
Date: 15 Oct 09 - 11:56 AM

Thanks again, MMario.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: S'Beag S'Mhor / Sheebeg Sheemore
From: Leadfingers
Date: 15 Oct 09 - 07:10 PM

Dave Swarbrick has a VERY intersting take on the tune !