Name: The Irish Girl
Duration: P00H02M35S
Description: From the British Isles to America, there are dozens if not hundreds of versions of this traditional song with what are called "floating verses." It reminds me of The Farmer and the Shanty Boy ("As I rode out one evening as the sun was going down . . .") and all its many variants.

The Irish Girl

by Dan Berggren

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From the British Isles to America, there are dozens if not hundreds of versions of this traditional song with what are called "floating verses." It reminds me of The Farmer and the Shanty Boy ("As I rode out one evening as the sun was going down . . .") and all its many variants.

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As I walked out one May morning, down by the river side,
I cast my eye about me and the Irish girl I spied.
Her cheeks was red and rosy, black and curly was her hair;
How costly was that jewel that the Irish girl did wear.
As I walked out that May morning, my true love passing by,
I knew her mind was changing by the movements of her eyes.
By the movements of her eyes, my love, the movements of her eyes,
I knew my love was changing by the movements of her eyes.
Oh don't you remember, love, when you gave me your right hand
And vowed if you got married that I should be the man?
I wish I was in London or in some seaport town;
I'd set my foot on water-ship and sail the ocean 'round.
While sailing on the deep, my love, while sailing on the deep,
I would think of handsome Mary just as I go to sleep.
(Traditional)

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released March 17, 2023
Dan Berggren - vocals & guitar

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Dan Berggren New York

Dan Berggren is a tradition-based songsmith who writes with honesty, humor and a
strong sense of place. His songs explore the many dimensions of home, hard-working
folks, taking care of our planet and each other. Dan’s roots are firmly in the Adirondacks where he was raised but his music has
branched out across many borders. ... more

berggrenfolk.com

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