Lyr Req: Old Bog Rd. PARODY

Subject: Lyr Req: Old Bog Rd. PARODY
From: GUEST,jUmPiNg JoHn
Date: 15 Aug 04 - 10:31 AM

Hi There mudcatters! I've visited your excellent site severel times but never posted a thread till now, so here goes!

I am looking for a parody on the old bog road that was sung by a dearly loved old man in my hometown here in Longford Rep Of Irl, up till last year when, alas, he passed on.

I have since been asked to sing it in his memory, but never, in all the years that i knew him did i ask for the words, And i can only remeber snatches, starting.....

My feet are tired and weary, this blessed harvest morn,
But though the ache i do not feel,
since the price went up for corn...

(goes on a few verses, mentioning the purchase of a Ginnet, till eventually time passes and.........)

...I think I'll sell the aul Ginnet,
He's not good for much no more,
I'll buy a nice wee tractor,
A Massey Fergeson or a ford,
..............................
..............................
And I'll Wheel my Prembulator down
THE OLD BOG ROAD.

Any help would be much appreciated, to keep the tradition alive in the memory of our dear friend alias Cha O'Beirne

jUmPiNg JoHn !

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Old Bog Rd. PARODY
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 15 Aug 04 - 06:19 PM

I can't help with the words, though I've a feeling I heard it sung. But I'll push it up the page again and hope someone comes up with the song.

So far as I can see the original isn't in the DT, though I'm pretty sure we've had at least one thread about it. (The supersearch timed out on me). Anyway, here is a link to it.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Old Bog Rd. PARODY
From: MartinRyan
Date: 15 Aug 04 - 06:39 PM

I've never heard it - despite living in the (Irish) midlands for many years! I'll make a few enquiries.

Regards

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Old Bog Rd. PARODY
From: GUEST,jUmPiNg JoHn
Date: 16 Aug 04 - 01:34 PM

Cheers lads, really drawing a blank on this one. any help appreciated.
(sorry forgot political correctness, McGrath of Harlow could easily be female, Not saying That McGrath of Harlow is, just might be, I stand politically corrected!) :o)