American Marching Song "The Girl I left behind Me"

The Girl I left behind Me (trad.)

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[susanmarie8]

Obviously, this version would have been sung by Allies during World War II.

[duxdemontis98]

@susanmarie8 I see, and not only during that famous John Ford-movie ...

[susanmarie8]

For she's as fair as Shannon's side and purer than its water

But she refused to be my bride though many a year I sought her

Yet since the day I rode away her letters oft remind me

I’ll be returning from the fray to the girl I left behind me

Oh the dames of Fr are fond and free their lips are more than willing

I’ll warm the maids of It and Span eyes are thrilling

Oh the Eng charm me with their smiles and yet they fail to bind me

for my heart goes back to Erin's Isle to the girl I left behind me

[duxdemontis98]

@susanmarie8 Thanks a lot. First time I understand the lyrics a bit. Greetings from Germany.

[Rikki0]

You're all wrong you know. It's neither English or British (and I know the differance), nor is it American. It's an old Gaelic song from before Great Britain existed called An Spailpin Fanach.

[kingbushwickthe33rd]

All we need is The Duke and Pappy Ford!!

[bcakapinky]

@beamerball666 True, but it almost sounds like "Nyan Cat" or the theme from the "Kid Icarus" video games.

[beamerball666]

@susanmarie8 Says you're ole wan to my ole wan will ya'go to the Waxies Dargle?

[beamerball666]

Sounds like Waxies Dargle