08 Mar 13 - 06:03 PM (#3488190) Subject: Lyr Req: Looking for full version of The Part From: GUEST,Keith Lucas Looking for the full version of The Parting Glass, so far everywhere I've been on the internet only have 3 verses, I almost remember the last verse which is the one I need, (Oh a man may drink and not be drunk,oh a man may fight and not be slain, oh a man may court a pretty girl, and perhaps be welcomed back again) that's all I remember of the last verse, any help would be greatly appreciated, I'm booked for Saint Patrick's day and would like to end the night with that song. Thank You |
08 Mar 13 - 06:31 PM (#3488206) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Looking for full version of The Part From: michaelr That verse appears to be from another song, "Barnyards of Delgaty": I can drink and not get trunk I can fight and not be slain I can lie with another man's wife And yet be welcome to my ain |
08 Mar 13 - 06:32 PM (#3488208) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Looking for full version of The Part From: Steve Gardham It is actually the first verse in the version recorded by Sam Henry in 1938, but no source is given in Huntington. The rest of the verse is; And since it is so ordered, By a time to rise and a time to fall, Come fill to me the parting glass, Goodnight etc. Good luck with the gig! |
08 Mar 13 - 08:06 PM (#3488242) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Looking for full version of The Part From: GUEST,Keith Lucas Thank you both very much :) |