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An old old folksong
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Folk Blues FOlk rock Love songs, topical songs, Political themes, Protest Music
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Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
Charts
Peak #30
Peak in subgenre #2
Author
Roger Contardi
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Roger Contardi
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August 25, 2008
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MP3 3.1 MB • 116 kbps • 3:42
Story behind the song
A young man dies, but is a hero. Kind of a dirge . Paul Gordon on the accordion, nice touch.
Lyrics
Shay mu laych maw ghilleh marr Shay mo haze ah ghille marr Soon naw shane ne vore aspheyne O cchuey (quee) again maw ghilleh marr' Shay mu laych maw ghilleh marr Shay mo haze ah ghille marr Soon naw shane ne vore aspheyne O cchuey (quee) again maw ghilleh marr' Grief and pain are all I know My heart is sore my tears will flow We saw him go an buachaill beo No word we know of him ochóin A proud young son of several year A high born son Of gentle mean A fiery blade engaged to me It break the brave a still naw feel I'll sing his praise as sweet harps play And proudly toast his noble fame Whose spirit and with mind aflame Salvation strength and length of days
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AlexisPatrick
Jan 24, 2022
Absolutely amazing vocals. Great guitar playing. Lovely song structure.
ALPHA ONE OMEGA
Mar 08, 2011
Classic folk style melody Excellent lyrical work again***** &Good performance2
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Sep 03, 2010
Stellar as always...Peace
ms 007
Mar 19, 2010
l would be buying tickets to hear you at a festival thats for sure....Lovely whatever the lyrics are...l am a major fan of harmonica, fab song love it Roger!! Bravo!! L&P Debra aka ms 007
Star Blue
Oct 09, 2009
You play the harmonica very well, Which language is this ??? I don't know -- I am not very good at different languages. Anyway it still sounds very good !!! Great Job on this.
Electric Shadow
Sep 22, 2009
I wish you had a translated version of the lyrics...the musical flow and vocals were spot on. Love it in any language!!!! ~ES~
Wade Farlowe
Sep 21, 2009
Roger, you definitely have a way with folk tunes!!!!! It sounds as if it could have been played a hundred years ago and a hundred in the future.....that makes it timeless, in my book....that's a good thing!!!!!!! As I mentioned before, I like your style.... Have a good week Roger, Wade
Morten Gjermundsen
Jun 05, 2009
Really good stuff.Nice guitars and vocals. Well done :)
VMP (USA)
Jun 02, 2009
Your unique, fabulous style shines through this classic. Beautifully done.
KRISTY ANN SMITH
May 20, 2009
This a lovely folk song, I enjoyed it very much.
Zu Dir
May 14, 2009
Both the hero and the coward feel the same thing, but the hero seems to use his fear, then projects it onto his opponent, while the coward runs... Both seem to be the same thing, but it's what you do with it that matters. Very emo interpretation - at all times, peace - Johannes.
Jiri Hajek - composer
May 12, 2009
Very nice song, Roger, has really a great mood!! Jiri
Hayley Oliver
May 07, 2009
lovely! :) Hayley
ALEXIS PATRICK
May 04, 2009
Wow,,,this is so awesome.!!!:)