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24 Jun 05 - 05:40 AM (#1508708) Subject: Lyr Add: Barney McGee From: Wolfgang Another song form the Irish songs from old New England CD. It is my transcription and with the exception of the start of the third verse (nothing but a weak attempt at transliteration) I should be close to what is actually sung. I'd appreciate someone making sense of the first line of verse three. Wolfgang BARNEY McGEE On the streets of the town as I walk up and down There was one thing that I'm sure to see Though they tell me beware he is sure to be there By my side making sheep's eyes at me Chorus: Oh Barney McGee making sheep's eyes at me At church or wherever I be he's a nuisance but still I (do) feel such a thrill when Barney makes sheep's eyes at me When I go to the fair I find him waiting there Standing there like a prince bold and free He is aft for my hand like the knight bold and grand And he still makes those sheep's eyes at me (I can not up at sigh) for his love he may die Just think of how sad I will be For I'd seek in my dreams all my days so it seems My love making sheep's eyes at me So I'll tell him tonight when the moon shining bright I decided his bride for to be For I cannot say no could be wrong to do so When Barney makes sheep's eyes at me. |
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24 Jun 05 - 09:05 AM (#1508803) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Barney McGee From: Snuffy I don't know the song, but could it be:"I can not help but sigh"? |
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24 Jun 05 - 10:37 AM (#1508846) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Barney McGee From: GUEST,Wolfgang Snuffy, thanks, the 'but' sounds like a very good idea, however, I still can't hear a 'help' there (though it would make sense). Wolfgang |
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24 Jun 05 - 05:31 PM (#1508990) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Barney McGee From: GUEST,Martin Ryan No "help" needed! It scans fine as "I cannot but sigh .."? The rest of the line might well be " ...for is love IT may die". Regards p.s the song reminds me of something..... but I´m a long way from home and can´t check. |
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26 Jun 05 - 06:01 AM (#1510080) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Barney McGee From: GUEST,Martin Ryan Bah! "..for HIS love it may die", of course. Regards |
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26 Jun 05 - 06:12 PM (#1510541) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Barney McGee From: Wolfgang It makes sense this way though it's not what I hear. I think I'll have to settle for that. One day, I'll wake up and I'll know without doubt what is actually sung. Well, I could PM Dan Milner or Sandy Paton (his wife is the singer on that CD) but that feels like cheating. Wolfgang |