Bridie Gallagher - The Shawl of Galway Grey

Bridie Gallagher - The Shawl of Galway Grey

Lyrics:

'Twas short the night we parted
Too quickly came the day
When silent, broken hearted
I went from you away.

The dawn was bright'ning o'er Glenrue
As stole the stars away
The last fond look I caught of you
An' your shawl of Galway grey.

Oh I've seen the silks and laces
An' well they look an' show
Beneath the pretty faces
Of gentle girls I know.

But this (a secret I'll confide)
I'd leave them all to-day
To meet you on a green hillside
In your shawl of Galway grey.

The well is sparkling as of yore,
The Sky still grey and blue
The dog outside your father's door
Keeps watch and ward for you

An' all this picture now I see
But ah! so far away
Is brightened by your grace so free
An' your shawl of Galway grey

Let others love some prouder dame
With frills and flowers bedecked
Your power o'er me is still the same
Its play remains unchecked

An' all I wish for is Glenrue
My homestead far away
An' life an' love beside you
In your shawl of Galway grey

Category:

Music

Tags:

• irish
• old
• original
• donegal
• ireland
• folk
• country
• ballad
• dance
• ballroom