This is probably my favorite song by them and it's not easy to choose just one! It's so much fun and I love how they use their voices to make rhythm. They harmonize so well. Buy the DVD, I just did, it's so worth it.
I'm so happy I found the High Kings some time ago in the internet. I love their music. As an Ireland fan I also love the irish music very much. This is my favourite good-mood song. Listen to it every day, especially in the car on my way to work! But I still don't get the diddl-de-dah-part ;-))
Love it! Gets me going in the morning even though I don't know the lyrics or the doo dahs. Good song to houseclean (ugh) to. (Right click on video itself and select loop. and the mood keeps on... :)
Outstanding music, this is what music was meant to be. It's great that bands like them and Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly keep the interest in celtic music alive.
I have played this on the guitar for years, often called Red Haired Boy in bluegrass circles, this is the first time I've heard it with lyrics. Here they are: Well I'm a little beggarman, I am a beggarman, I'm a little beggar-beggarman, I am a beggar man X Well I'm a little beggarman and begging I have been for three score or more on this little isle of green. And I'm known from the Liffey from the basement to the zoo, And I'm known by the name of old Johnny Dhu. Of all the trades that's goin' the beggin' is the best, For when a man is tired he can sit down and rest He can beg for his dinner, he's nothing else to do When he comes around the corner with his old rig-a-doo. And I met a little flaxy-haired girl one day 'Well good morning' little flaxy-haired girl, ' did I say, 'Well good mornin' little beggarman, how do you do, with your rags and your bags and your old rig-a-doo.' I'll buy a pair of leggings and a collar and a tie, And a nice young lady I will fetch by and by. I'll buy a pair of goggles and I'll color them blue And an old fashioned lady I will make of her too. I've got the sky, I've got the road. I've got the sky... The world is my home. I'm a little beggarman, I am a beggar man, And I slept way down, in a barn at Caurabawn A wet night came on and I slept 'till the dawn With holes in the roof and the rain coming through And the rats and the cats, they were playing peek-a-boo When who should awaken but the woman of the house With her white spotty apron and her calico blouse She began to frighten and I said "Boo! Ah, don't be afraid ma'am it's only Johnny Dhu." Die di die di diddle diddle dum Di die di die di diddle diddle dum. Diddle dum di diddle diddle dum. I've got the sky, I've got the road. I've got the sky... The world is my home. And it's over the fields with my pack on my back And over the fields with my great heavy sack With the holes in my shoes and my toes peeping through Singing skinny-me-rink a doodle o for old Johnny Dhu I must be going to bed for it's getting late at night When the fire's all raked and out goes the light Now you've heard the story of me old rig-a-doo It's goodnight and God be with you from old Johnny Dhu.
I learn this song in my music class. We even do a jig to it! You put your hands on your hips and kick slowly twice then fast four times, spin, and its so fun!
Why are these guys not more well known?!? They’re incredible
They are!
That’s what I’m thinking!
Right? I was astounded that they are playing a concert just 20 miles away from my house in Western Washington!
Pbs used to. Play all the time only way I knew
@@genuinedraft7350 they are very well known. I saw them in Oregon last October.
I used to sit on my grandmothers bed and play this on her gramophone I was 5 and am now 84 and still love it.
I love watching them perform. They always look like they're having the time of their lives!
Chloe Macdonald yeah they always looked thrilled to sing
Yes yes yes! I love their preferences!
This is probably my favorite song by them and it's not easy to choose just one! It's so much fun and I love how they use their voices to make rhythm. They harmonize so well. Buy the DVD, I just did, it's so worth it.
Why do I love them so much?
cuz dey good
Fainting Giraffe cause there music and there's reason for singing is pure not for publicly b it. They enjoy singing and the music that they represent
Because they are spectacular
Cause they are fantastic
Because they’re awesome! Why else?😂
I've never knew that Irish folk music is stunning , till the high kings
it's always the best
Darren, Finbarr, Martin, and Brian, always love you! Fantastic as forever! better than other irish sounds! Love it always!
These dudes are just incredibly talented.
Wow, how much fun this is!
Music like this just simply can't be beat.
Irish music is awesome! I am a Romanian fan of celtic music
We're all travellers Plaiul Nou Music Band. Blood goes very deep
Xx
Your are my favorite band ever in the world.i am in Colorado your in Ireland 🇮🇪🇺🇸❤️
I'm so happy I found the High Kings some time ago in the internet. I love their music. As an Ireland fan I also love the irish music very much.
This is my favourite good-mood song. Listen to it every day, especially in the car on my way to work! But I still don't get the diddl-de-dah-part ;-))
One of my absolute favorite bands these guys know how to have fun!
2:10 - that right there has to be the musical equivalent of "Made you look!"
A fenomenal song, irish music is always the best!
This song always makes me smile. It’s cute.
This is fantastic music. I wish they would come to Charlotte NC, I'd pay the price to see them in concert!!!
Lilting, my friends. One of the finest musical talents I know!
have only just discovered this band! Hoping they come to Western Canada so I can take my parents to see them!
Love it! Gets me going in the morning even though I don't know the lyrics or the doo dahs. Good song to houseclean (ugh) to. (Right click on video itself and select loop. and the mood keeps on... :)
My grandads fav song, never had a bath, couldnt see how you could get urself clean in ur own dirty water, died aged 96
Outstanding music, this is what music was meant to be. It's great that bands like them and Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly keep the interest in celtic music alive.
They are unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why irish music is so awesome man; love it
I love this song the Irish have a way with music its so amazing
They're not exactly loud....
@@glen7318 yea but they got that grove!
Still the best concert I’ve ever been too they’re a joy to behold can’t wait to see them
Live again hopefully 🙏💚💚💚💚
I have played this on the guitar for years, often called Red Haired Boy in bluegrass circles, this is the first time I've heard it with lyrics. Here they are:
Well I'm a little beggarman, I am a beggarman,
I'm a little beggar-beggarman, I am a beggar man X
Well I'm a little beggarman and begging I have been
for three score or more on this little isle of green.
And I'm known from the Liffey from the basement to the zoo,
And I'm known by the name of old Johnny Dhu.
Of all the trades that's goin' the beggin' is the best,
For when a man is tired he can sit down and rest
He can beg for his dinner, he's nothing else to do
When he comes around the corner with his old rig-a-doo.
And I met a little flaxy-haired girl one day
'Well good morning' little flaxy-haired girl, ' did I say,
'Well good mornin' little beggarman, how do you do,
with your rags and your bags and your old rig-a-doo.'
I'll buy a pair of leggings and a collar and a tie,
And a nice young lady I will fetch by and by.
I'll buy a pair of goggles and I'll color them blue
And an old fashioned lady I will make of her too.
I've got the sky,
I've got the road.
I've got the sky...
The world is my home.
I'm a little beggarman, I am a beggar man,
And I slept way down, in a barn at Caurabawn
A wet night came on and I slept 'till the dawn
With holes in the roof and the rain coming through
And the rats and the cats, they were playing peek-a-boo
When who should awaken but the woman of the house
With her white spotty apron and her calico blouse
She began to frighten and I said "Boo!
Ah, don't be afraid ma'am it's only Johnny Dhu."
Die di die di diddle diddle dum
Di die di die di diddle diddle dum.
Diddle dum di diddle diddle dum.
I've got the sky,
I've got the road.
I've got the sky...
The world is my home.
And it's over the fields with my pack on my back
And over the fields with my great heavy sack
With the holes in my shoes and my toes peeping through
Singing skinny-me-rink a doodle o for old Johnny Dhu
I must be going to bed for it's getting late at night
When the fire's all raked and out goes the light
Now you've heard the story of me old rig-a-doo
It's goodnight and God be with you from old Johnny Dhu.
Absolutely fantastic absolutely love high kings fantastic thay all are
So harmonic lol they r good cant get enough!
Four guys, one voice. Such tight harmony on a song that must be hard to sing. Good job lads.
I'm seeing these guys tomorrow and I'm SO EXCITED.
Bilbo Baggins?
This came to my soul and mind. And fits him a bit...
What do you think?
The second one from the right is GORGEOUS! This is such an amazing song.
Quel talent! ! fantastique!
0:03
It takes legit talent to get people to clap along to your stream of complete gibberish on your own XD
This is not gibberish...Educate yourself and do some research. There is a tragic history associated with how they are singing
Fantastic version of this song and a sound bunch of lads.
Man alive, these guys seem like some fun fellas. Their concerts must be so freakin fun!
bloody fantastic
They are excellent!
I just fell in love!!!
I'm French and I'm not used to listen to this kind of music, but this is just great!!!
A top shelf Co Dublin group!
WOW...thanks fer postin this one....what a great version!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I agree...Great Big Sea and Gaelic Storm have been trumped
I just saw them today on "The View," and they sound amazing!!!!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Irish music is so refreshing
Good luck learning that! It IS hard! I go around acting like I can do it....sounds good in MY head! LOL! Can't get enough of this one, though!
I need to get these guys on dvd
I learn this song in my music class. We even do a jig to it! You put your hands on your hips and kick slowly twice then fast four times, spin, and its so fun!
Great Big Sea and Gaelic Storm, much as I love em, just got PWNED on this song by The High Kings!
Nice folk song by a good quartet.
GOD I love Irish music!!!
U guys have instantly earned your biggest fan ever!!
Love thes lads
Love this song! Taught it to my 7th grade chorus, and now they love it too!! This song was the soundtrack for my entire day today - perfect! :)
Gives me the chills
Aloha I’m shanebearddj I’m biggest fan ever best music ever
So great their arrangements Love these guys
I hope that this band will give a Concert in Linz sometimes. I would be there.
Well synchronized beautiful voices
i love this song!!!
this song has the best opening i've ever heard
Pride of Ireland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love playing the borhan with this song
great song
Love it every time :)))))))))))
Love from morroco :) !
brilliant! I love this song!
This song - with varying lyrics - is also called Roving Journeyman.
I'm so used to hearing this song 10x's faster, but I reeeally enjoy this version.
Let the road rise up to meet ya sweet lil lassie
best song ever!!!!!!
Beautiful
i bought it last week, its DEADLY! get it asap.
Just - WOW!
pure talent! WOW!
So much talent. Music is in their D.N.A
You men need to put on a concert in North Carolina!!
...Please? =)
Try their "Star of the County Down" a work of true art and "Oh Maggie" plus their great "Galway Girl"
Ah, I want to see these guys live! haha
So proud to be half Irish!
I've only heard Gaelic Storm's version. This is pretty neat.
Irish... I'm melting... =)
I used to sing this to my grandson.
This is soooo cool! I can't wait for their new CD! :) God bless!!!
these guys are what's been missing in my life
I wish I'd been there
Lol the Moore aka no hair is my uncle persay Cousin for sure but we have had drinks ect hes good people 😅👍
Sehr gut , fantastisch !
Perf, can't beat it..
best regards iii
@MrCashlover Hell yeah.I saw them today in trafalgar square.They are incapable of doing a bad show.
Im working on teaching myself the tin whistle in my spare time, and I've been trying to learn the part to this song for a while now.
omg that one dude is sooo cute :) amazing talent guys ;)))
Love it
@aleighaharber - They did this summer. I wish I'd seen them in Minneapolis (3 hours away). Need to wait until they're here again.
Irish music is great
I dont care if i didnt understand even a word... This is amazing!
the opening is great for watching the guinness storm in the glass
This is the red head boy. Fantastique.
sooo cool :) love it
Terangi Tongia . Z. Ooooio. Mlpu
Op
:)
Love it!
Lol I'm learning this in chior. I love it.