The Parting Glass
words and music Traditional
Of all the money that ere I had, I spent it in good company.
And of all the harm that ere I've done, alas was done to none but me.
And all I've done for want of wit, to memory now I cannot recall.
So fill me to the parting glass. Goodnight and joy be with you all.
Of all the comrades that ere I had, they're sorry for my going away,
And of all the sweethearts that ere I had , they wish me one more day to stay,
But since it falls unto my lot that I should rise while you should not,
I will gently rise and I'll softly call, "Goodnight and joy be with you all!"
Oh, if I had money enough to spend and leisure time to sit awhile
There is a fair maid in this town that sorely has my heart beguiled
Her rosey cheeks and ruby lips, she alone has my heart in thrall.
So fill me to the parting glass. Goodnight and joy be with you all.
KEY
Dm
Dm C Dm C
Dm C Dm-C-Dm G
F F Gm-F Dm
Dm C Dm-C-Dm
Background: At
the end of October 2003, I went to Celtic Reels, an event sponsored by
the Gaelic League of Austin. They showed The
Quiet Man and Waking
Ned Divine. After the later, I couldn't help, but sing this song.
And when I got home, I recorded it and decided it'd make an excellent
addition to Soul of a Harper.
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