The Irish Girl (Traditional) Performer(s): David Hammond and multiple other artists
As I walked out one May morning Down by the riverside I cast my eyes around me And an Irish girl I spied
Her cheeks were sad and rosy And coal black was her hair How costly were the jewels That Irish girl did wear
As I walked out that May morning My true love passing by I knew her mind was changing By the movement of her eyes
Oh, don't you now remember, love When you gave me your right hand You vowed if you got married That I should be the man
I wish I were a butterly I'd fly to my love's nest I wish I were a linnet I'd sing my love to rest
I wish I were a nightengale Id sing to the morning clear I'll hold you in my arms, my love The girl I love so dear
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