Moorlough Mary
The first time I met my Moorlough Mary
"¨Twas in the market of Sweet Strabane
"¨Her killing glances were so engaging
"¨The hearts of young men she did trepann "¨
Her killing glances berefit my senses
"¨Of peace or comfort either night or day
And in silent slumber I start and murmur "¨
Oh Moorlough Mary, won't you come away.
Now were I a man of great education "¨
Or Erin's Isle at my own command
"¨I would lay my head on your snowy bosom
"¨In wedlock bands love we'd join our hands
"¨I would entertain you both night and morning
"¨With robes I'd deck you, both fine and gay
"¨And with kisses sweet I would embrace you
"¨Oh Mary, won't you come away.
Now I'll away to my situation "¨
Where my recreation is all in view"¨
On the river Mourne where salmon sporting
"¨The rocks re-echoing with something new
"¨The thrush and blackbird all join in chorus"¨
Their notes melodious on Ruskae brae.
"¨And the sweet lough stream I would restore you
"¨Saying Moorlough Mary, won't you come away.
So fare thee well young Moorlough Mary "¨
Ten thousand times I bid you adieu
"¨While life remains in my glowing bosom
"¨I'll never cease love to think on you "¨
Now I'll away to some lonesome valley
"¨With tears bewailing, both night and day "¨
To some silent arbour where none can hear me
Where none can hear me
Where none can hear me