Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore

from The Barn Session by Peat in the Creel

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Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore - Traditional

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From Derry quay we sailed away on the twenty-third of May
We were boarded by a pleasant crew, bound for Amerikay
Fresh water then we did take on, five thousand gallons or more
In case we'd run short going to New York far away from the shamrock
shore.

We sailed three days, we were all seasick, not a man on board was free
We were all confined unto our bunks and no-one to pity poor me.
No father kind nor mother dear to lift up my head, which was sore
Which made me think more on the lassie I left on Paddy's green shamrock
shore.

So fare thee well, sweet Liza dear and likewise unto Derry town
And twice farewell to my comrades brave that dwell on that sainted
ground
If fame or fortune shall favour me, and I to have money in store
I'll go back and I'll wed the wee lassie I left on Paddy's green
shamrock shore.

Well we safely reached the other side after fifteen and twenty days,
We were taken as passengers by a man and led round in six different
ways,
We each of us drank a parting glass, in case we'd meet no more
And we drank a health to old Ireland and Paddy's green shamrock shore.

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from The Barn Session, released March 6, 2012

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Peat in the Creel Grand Rapids, Michigan

Peat in the Creel drew from Irish traditional music roots nourished by the heritage of Scotland and broader world influences,energetic dance tunes, spirited folk songs, and peaceful melodies. Est. in 2011, the band was cut from the turf of West Michigan. Alison Sanchez - flute, whistle, vocals; Aidan Carry -fiddle, bodhrán; Toby Bresnahan - bouzouki, guitar, and vocals; and Jim Spalink - harp. ... more

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