Molly Bawn

Another traditional Irish tune in the Key of C

'Tis I am sad and lonely down in the distant west,
The happy dreams of boyhood years at night disturb my rest;
For it's in this weary heart of mine to forget it ne'er shall be,
Of the days I spent with Molly Bawn a-boating on Loch Ri.

She was young and beautiful, as gentle as the fawn,
Her eyes they shone like diamonds bright, like stars at early dawn;
A smile she had for every lad but her love was all for me,
When first I gazed on Molly Bawn a-boating on Loch Ri.

And when she said she'd be my bride how happy then was I,
The pleasant dreams of boyhood years, how swiftly they've flown by;
The heaven's light shone in her eyes, she was too good for me,
An angel claimed her for his own and took her from Loch Ri.

Oh, I have lived the stormy life, my hair is a silvery hue,
A plaintive voice rings in my ear in tones I can't subdue;
A lovely form still lingers there and a face I think I see,
Oh, that's the face of Molly Bawn a-boating on Loch Ri.
Oh, that's the face of Molly Bawn a-boating on Loch Ri.

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[RoddyM88]

Actually the original air is to the "Hills of Donegal" but really nice playing by the way!

[labradornl]

@RoddyM88 Thanks!

[sck67399]

The song you're playing is Tribute to newfoundland