the irish lass

Jazz Chicks

I heard yesterday that one of my favs, Jane Monheit, was the entertainment at the "Governor's Ball" after the Oscars. Lucky for them ... she sings alot better than the performers during the Oscars themselves.

It's St. Patrick's Month

Come back here every day for Irish Songs, Toasts, Blessings and Jokes

"May you live to be a hundred years, with one extra year to repent."
-Traditional Irish Toast

It's St. Patrick's Month

Come back here every day for Irish Songs, Toasts, Blessings and Jokes

Wild Rover

I've been a wild rover this many a year
And I've spent all my money on whisky and beer
But now I'm returning with gold in great store
And I never shall play the wild rover no more

Chorus
No, no, never, never no more
Never never again shall I play
The wild rover no more

There was Kitty and Betsy and Margaret and Sue
And three or four more that belonged to our crew
We'd sit up till midnight and make the place roar
I've been the wild boy but I'll be so no more

I dropped into a shanty I used to frequent
And I told the landlady my money was spent
I asked her for credit she answered me nay
Such a custom as yours I can get every day

Then I drew from my pocket ten sovereigns bright
And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight
Said she I have whisky and wines of the best
And the words that I told you were only in jest

I'll go home to my parents confess what I've done
And I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son
And if they will do so as often before
Then I never shall play the wild rover no more