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10 Jun 04 - 04:40 PM (#1204604) Subject: Lyr Req: Geraldine's Thinking of Galway From: GUEST,CELTIC983 Just wondering if anyone knows the lyrics for Geraldine's Thinking Of Galway. I believe it was written by Kevin McKrell of the McKrells. I have searched the web with no results. A fabulous song..any help would be most appreciated :) Thanks, Matt |
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12 Jun 04 - 11:40 AM (#1205796) Subject: Lyr Req: Geraldine's Thinking of Galway From: Jim Dixon Someone posted this fragment of GERALDINE'S THINKING OF GALWAY in a discussion forum at CelticRadio.net: Oh, the dawn it is breaking. Geraldine's waking Far away from the place she calls home. ... She always thought she'd travel But she never intended to stay. Geraldine's thinking of Galway, And Galway's a long way away. Geraldine's thinking of Galway again. You can tell by the look in her eyes. Sometimes alone in the nighttime, Geraldine cries. She can still see the moon over Connaught. O the sun going down in Kildare (?) Geraldine's thinking of Galway, And Galway's a long way away. And the band it is playing. Geraldine's swaying To the tune of 'A Pair of Brown Eyes.' [Recorded by The McKrells on "Live," by Bobby Bright & Laurie Allen on "Turning Point," by Tantallon on "Sail Away," by Pat McKernan on "Songs From the High Stool." McKernan seems to be the author. (Bobby & Laurie credit him.) You can download an mp3 file from his website (see last link), but you'll have to log in first. I didn't do that. If you do, and transcribe the lyrics, will you post them here?] |
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15 Jun 04 - 08:32 AM (#1207635) Subject: Lyr Req: Geraldine's Thinking of Galway From: GUEST Thanks very much for the info. I appreciate your help, Jim. GERALDINE'S THINKING OF GALWAY Oh the Dawn it is breaking And Geraldine's waking So far from the place she calls home The new day is dawning And Geraldine's longing for far away over the foam She always intended to travel But she never intended to stay Now Geraldine's thinking of Galway And Galway's a long way away Chorus Geraldine's thinking of Galway again You can tell by the look in her eyes Sometimes alone in the nighttime Geraldine cries She can still see the moon over Claddaghduff Or the sun going down in Kill-bay Geraldine's thinking of Galway And Galway's a long way away Oh the band it is playing And Geraldine's swaying To the tune of 'A Pair of Brown Eyes' Somebody calls for a small bit of ardor While the fiddler plays "Danny Boy" As she listens the music transports her To faraway over the sea Geraldine's thinking of Galway And that's where she's longing to be |
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18 Jun 04 - 08:37 AM (#1209815) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Geraldine's Thinking of Galway From: GUEST,kewlceltic983 Slight correction. It should be as follows! And Geraldine's longing for far away over the foam |
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08 Jul 04 - 03:32 AM (#1221155) Subject: Lyr Add: GERALDINE'S THINKING OF GALWAY (McKernan) From: GUEST,Pat McKernan Hello there! I am the guilty party responsible for composing "GERALDINE'S THINKING OF GALWAY". Lyrics as follows: GERALDINE'S THINKING OF GALWAY (Pat McKernan) The dawn it is breaking and Geraldine's waking So far from the place she calls home The new day is dawning and Geraldine's longing For far away over the foam She always intended to travel but she never intended to stay Now Geraldine's thinking of Galway But Galway's a long way away. Chorus: Geraldine's thinking of Galway again You can tell by the look in her eyes Sometimes alone in the night time Geraldine cries She can still see the moon over Claddagh Or the sun going down in Clew Bay Geraldine's thinking of Galway so far far away. The band it is playing and Geraldine's swaying To the tune of "A pair of brown eyes" Somebody calls for a small bit of order As the fiddler plays "Danny Boy" As she listens the music transports her To far away over the sea Geraldine's thinking of Galway And that's where she's longing to be. The song was first recorded on a CD of mine called "Songs from the high stool", which is now out of stock. I think there may be a few copies left from online seller THE CAN (no toilet jokes please from American readers!). There is a link to THE CAN on my website www.patmckernan.com I will be re-recording the song this year for an album I am doing with Joe Fitzgerald, a great button box player from County Clare. Thanks for your interest folks. Keep in touch via music@patmckernan.com |
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28 Mar 08 - 05:11 PM (#2299922) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Geraldine's Thinking of Galway From: GUEST Thanks - I wanted that as well. Fabulous tune. |
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28 Mar 08 - 07:13 PM (#2300011) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Geraldine's Thinking of Galway From: Joe Offer Thanks, Pat. Please come back to this thread and tell us how to get the recording when it's available. -Joe Offer- |
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21 Sep 11 - 02:51 AM (#3226453) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Geraldine's Thinking of Galway (McKernan) From: GUEST Hi, I first heard a version of this song called Geraldine's dreaming of Claddagh around 2007 - it was sung very well by a friend called John Bushby who originates from Tasmainia but now lives in the North East of England - I have often searched for the song in the hope of getting the lyrics and chords so I could have a go at singing it myself. At least I now have the words! Many thanks John Jeffrey |
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18 Mar 13 - 12:33 PM (#3491787) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Geraldine's Thinking of Galway (McKernan) From: GUEST,Kelley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72sAEjYoh2M According to Kevin in this interview, someone from Austrailia sent it to him. One of the few songs they did, they he did not write |
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05 Jan 14 - 04:30 PM (#3589267) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Geraldine's Thinking of Galway (McKernan) From: GUEST Hi folks. Would anyone happen to have tin whistle notes for this song? |
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05 Jan 14 - 06:33 PM (#3589274) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Geraldine's Thinking of Galway (McKernan) From: GUEST http://www.patmckernan.com/youtube.htm You can hear Pat singing the song at that link. |