Lyr Req: Coinleach glas an fhomair

Subject: Gaelic Lyrics
From: pseudopaddy
Date: 12 Sep 00 - 08:58 PM

Asking all Gaelic experts or anyone who might know.

For the lyrics to "Coinleach glas an fhomair" plus any pronunciation tips for a complete gaelic novice.

It's on Clannad's Past Present C.D., It's a beautiful song I'd love to perform but don't want to completely destroy the lyrics.

Thanks

Psuedopaddy

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Gaelic Lyrics
From: RoseRed295
Date: 12 Sep 00 - 09:04 PM

Pseudopaddy, I am pretty new to this and can't figure out how to do much of anything here..but if you want, email me [e-mail]. I have some great links for both Irish and Scots Gaelic.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Gaelic Lyrics
From:
Date: 12 Sep 00 - 11:18 PM

I haven't seen that song before. Will look around.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Gaelic Lyrics
From: Brendy
Date: 12 Sep 00 - 11:21 PM

Tabs and Lyrics

B.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Gaelic Lyrics
From: Áine
Date: 13 Sep 00 - 08:32 AM

Dear pseudopaddy,

Here is a very good site that can help you with pronounciation, and it's even in the right dialect: Beginner's Guide to Irish Pronounciation.

I'd suggest that you study this page, then study the lyrics as you listen to the song on the CD. Then practice singing along until you feel like you've mastered the words. Headphones will help you to be more accurate.

Good luck to you!

-- Áine

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Gaelic Lyrics
From: Áine
Date: 13 Sep 00 - 09:42 AM

After checking in the older threads, I found this one which discusses the song you're looking for -- and somewhere in it, our Philippa has written out a singable translation in English. (Just in case you get too frustrated to sing it in Irish).

-- Aine

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Gaelic Lyrics
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 13 Sep 00 - 03:55 PM

so I did, but O'Rourke's translation which David posted in the same thread is probably more singable.