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This is a lovely Irish ballad whose subject is the end of any good night of drinking. Eventually, and inevitably the day will come, and all friends must scatter to their dwellings (even if it be a tent or a ditch). The song was originally in Gaelic as “Ta Na La”.
lyrics
A fitful sleep the landlord had,
‘Mid din and chat none of his choosing,
His daughter ‘til the broad daylight,
Abusing those who stood there boozing.
(Chorus)
There’s the day, it’s not the day,
‘Tis the day, the night is over,
It’s not the day, whatever you say,
It’s only the moon to guide the rover.
Come landlord join us in the snug,
all drowsy thoughts of slumber scorning,
There’s not a drop in jar or jug,
That we won’t drain before the morning.
I’ll stay in bed the landlord said,
For if I get up you’ll go out quicker,
So drink your fill of swipes and swill,
But not one drop of my good liquer.
The tavern has my socks and shoes,
The landlord has my coat and britches,
By morning I’ve no more to lose,
So I’ll go and snooze among the ditches.
But I’ve money left to treat a friend,
Here’s my last guinea upon the table,
Let’s tilt the barrell upon its end,
and we’ll stay drinking whilest we’re able.
credits
from The Craic is Free,
released May 26, 2013
Guitar, Vocals - James Olin Oden
Double Bass - David Pitts
It's always been about what moves the heart. The songs I sing are compelling stories whose telling must be told over and
over again. The stories range from dark acts that should not be forgotten to the silly revelries that we should never forsake. My hope is that as my heart is moved by the music so too may yours be moved.
Sláinte Mhór...James
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