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13 Jun 10 - 05:16 PM (#2927014) Subject: Lyr Req: Gaelic - tune is Dawning of the Day From: mg I love whatever Sean Cannon is singing.. Is it a translation into Irish of Raglan Road or is it some preceding words to Dawning of the Day or something else? It has convinced me to try to learn a few phonetic songs in Gaelic..probably not starting with this. Alas, I have no ear for language but I will try anyway. mg |
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14 Jun 10 - 01:51 PM (#2927671) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Gaelic - tune is Dawning of the Day From: Young Buchan Haven't heard the recording you refer to, but is it this? Maidin moch do ghabhas amach Ar bhruach Locha Léin An Samhradh 'teacht 's an chraobh len' ais Is ionrach te ón ngréin Ar thaisteal dom trí bhailte poirt Is bánta míne réidhe Cé a gheobhainn le m'ais ach an chúileann deas Le fáinne geal an lae Ní raibh bróg ná stoca, caidhp ná clóc Ar mo stóirín óg ón speir Ach folt fionn órga síos go troigh Ag fás go barr an fhéir Bhí calán crúite aici ina glaic 'S ar dhrúcht ba dheas a scéimh Do rug barr gean ar Bhéineas deas Le fáinne geal an lae Do shuigh an bhrídoeg síos le m'ais Ar bhinse glas den fhéar Ag magadh léi, bhíos dá maíomh go pras Mar mhnaoi nach scarfainn léi 'S é dúirt sí liomsa, "Imigh uaim Is scaoil ar siúl mé a réic" Sin iad aneas na soilse ag teacht Le fáinne geal an lae That's the gaelic of the song usually translated - At early morn I once had been where the Lene's waters flow etc. |
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14 Jun 10 - 02:05 PM (#2927687) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Gaelic - tune is Dawning of the Day From: GUEST,mg I don't know. I will listen to it tonight...it sure is pretty though. mg |
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14 Jun 10 - 06:03 PM (#2927855) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Gaelic - tune is Dawning of the Day From: Commander Crabbe It is actually the Gaelic "Dawning of The Day" ie. 'Fáinne Geal an Lae' A recording by the Cassidys (Na Casaidigh) can be found here; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0Z4iMRKBc4 English lyrics: One morning early I went out On the shore of Lough Leinn The leafy trees of summertime, And the warm rays of the sun, As I wandered through the townlands, And the luscious grassy plains, Who should I meet but a beautiful maid, At the dawning of the day. No cap or cloak this maiden wore Her neck and feet were bare Down to the grass in ringlets fell Her glossy golden hair A milking pail was in her hand She was lovely, young and gay Her beauty excelled even Helen of Troy At the dawning of the day. On a mossy bank I sat me down With the maiden by my side With gentle words I courted her And asked her to be my bride She turned and said, "Please go away," Then went on down the way And the morning light was shining bright At the dawning of the day. CC |
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14 Jun 10 - 06:21 PM (#2927865) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Gaelic - tune is Dawning of the Day From: Commander Crabbe Oops! Meant probably not actually!! The tune is probably 'Fáinne Geal an Lae' as YB suggests with the posted lyrics. CC |