Ronnie Drew the Legend + WORDS

When hearing the ballad of Ronnie Drew performed on some late nite show I was inspired to write a song for the man myself so here is a quick take I recorded in the rough so as not to forget it.
Gerry/Hobbit
Normally I would post this video on my flat mates page with the other Irish music,

(http://ie.youtube.com/user/directjinxy)

but he is away at the moment and I have forgotten the password etc..

WORDS
Ronnie Drew the Legend
Now Ronnie your a legend
you're the man you're the man
shared so many songs
in so many lands
I'd always hoped
one day that I would meet you

must feel so proud
must feel so grand
having lived such a life
having dealt such a hand
may fond memories from the people
always greet you

CHR
Perhaps on a future day
in the Tír na nÓg I may meet you
and have the honour of sitting down and having a jam
cos your Ronnie your the legend
you're the man you're the man
shared so many songs
in so many lands
I'd always hoped one day that I might meet you


You inspired so many
yourself and your friends
making musical history
winning friend after friend
your memory shall always be in our history
each song delivered in the rough and the raw
working class passion telling the score
you were there when
we did need you


CHR
Perhaps on a future day
in the Tír na nÓg I may meet you
and have the honour of sitting down and having a jam
cos your Ronnie your the legend
you're the man you're the man
I'd always hoped one day that I would meet you
I'd always hoped one day that I would meet you

G.N.E.B. 23/2/2008

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[Gerrynz]

A great loss, but now no more pain, and he certainly lived a full and active life, giving so much to the music scene may he rest in peace and have some great sessions in the sky.

[maxriddles]

Great job Gerry, in my opinion a much stronger song than the one with U2 & co, and a far more fitting tribute.

[Gerrynz]

Thank you very much for your kind support

[jayrbee60]

Geez Gerry, this is a good song!

[Gerrynz]

Thank you very much, hopefully it does some justice for a man who has done so much for Irish music

[poshknacker]

You have just added song2 to the ronnie drew songbook folklore that is springing up all around us... very inspiring and very very well sung. Scileann fíon fírinne.

(wine lets out the truth)

god bless

conor

[Gerrynz]

Thank you very much for those wonderfull words

All the best

Gerry

[RichiColl]

A much better tribute than "Here's to you..."

Don't worry about Ronnie, he will be having a few jars with Luke.

[mostlybytrain]

A lovely song and fitting tribute.

[irkofan]

I don't think I can ever forget Ronnie. Thank you so much for writing this song, and sharing it. It is most wonderful.

-Jessica

[Teigokane]

A great tribute! Greetings from Germany :-)

[nigelbourke]

i love this

[Zsolto66]

That was touching, thank you.

[tradtshirt]

fair play, well done.rip the big man

[Charly1710]

I meet him some times and now I'd always hope - one day we see us again

Slàinte to all Dub's

[tradtshirt]

good man gerry, fair play to ya.

[paddybarry]

Well done Gerry, that's a fitting tribute to a great man.

[Plunket]

Beautiful song, beautifully sung. Fine man you are!

[maccaboy19602000]

i.ll miss you Ronnie,very sad now your gone,but i have your music and stories living on inside of me

R.I.P.