**Lyrics** Johnny was born in the mansion Down in the county of Clare Rosie was born by the roadside Somewhere in County Kildare. Destiny brought them together On the road to Killorglan one day In her bright tasty shawl she was singing And she stole his young heart away. For she sang meet me tonight by the campfire Come with me over the hill. Let us be married tomorrow Please let me whisper 'I will'. What if the neighbors are talking Who cares if your friends stop and stare You'll be proud to be married to Rosie Who was reared on the roads of Kildare. Think of the parents who reared you Think of the family name How can you marry a gypsy Oh, what a terrible shame. Parents and friends stop your pleading Don't worry about my affair For I've fallen in love with a gypsy Who was reared on the roads of Kildare. For she sang meet me tonight by the campfire Come with me over the hill. Let us be married tomorrow Please let me whisper 'I will'. What if the neighbors are talking Who cares if your friends stop and stare You'll be proud to be married to Rosie Who was reared on the roads of Kildare. Johnny went down from his mansion Just as the sun had gone down Turning his back on his kinfolk Likewise his dear native town. Facing the roads of old Ireland With a gypsy he loved so sincere When he came to the light of the campfire These are the words he did hear For she sang meet me tonight by the campfire Come with me over the hill. Let us be married tomorrow Please let me whisper 'I will." What if the neighbors are talking Who cares if your friends stop and stare You'll be proud to be married to Rosie Who was reared on the roads of Kildare. You'll be proud to be married to Rosie Who was reared on the roads of Kildare
Excellent, back in the 90s I was so blessed with Danny and Patrick O'Flariety here in the USA and they exposed me to so many pieces of Celtic history thru their songs. Granted my favorite participation bits are "Court of King Caractacus" (my most favorite ),"The Rooster" and so many more I just can't start to name them all .. this warms my heart so much with those memories. Me sitting at the table with 5 local priest I would match EACH of them pitcher for pitcher, them Guinness and me sweet tea lol OMG the grandest of times. Thank you thisi s grand!!!
This type of music just feels good to the soul because the music makes you feel a type of way that’s nostalgic but it also tells a story ❤
This song has been stuck about ever a long time this song has been stuck in my head for a while
Brilliant, God Bless Ireland 💚✊
i heard this song one time on pandora about 6-7 months ago and this is still in my head. amazing song in everyfashion
Ah, what a great song!! Was in Ireland for a visit many years ago, back in the 1980's. Live in USA. Loved Ireland!! Love the great music!
Great song and video. I'd love to get back on the roads of Kildare in 2022. - To Newbridge and the Curragh!
Just found this song. My new favorite!
Beautiful music
Such a wonderful song & fantastic & imaginative video! Great!🍀🎶☘️💚🇮🇪
**Lyrics**
Johnny was born in the mansion
Down in the county of Clare
Rosie was born by the roadside
Somewhere in County Kildare.
Destiny brought them together
On the road to Killorglan one day
In her bright tasty shawl she was singing
And she stole his young heart away.
For she sang meet me tonight by the campfire
Come with me over the hill.
Let us be married tomorrow
Please let me whisper 'I will'.
What if the neighbors are talking
Who cares if your friends stop and stare
You'll be proud to be married to Rosie
Who was reared on the roads of Kildare.
Think of the parents who reared you
Think of the family name
How can you marry a gypsy
Oh, what a terrible shame.
Parents and friends stop your pleading
Don't worry about my affair
For I've fallen in love with a gypsy
Who was reared on the roads of Kildare.
For she sang meet me tonight by the campfire
Come with me over the hill.
Let us be married tomorrow
Please let me whisper 'I will'.
What if the neighbors are talking
Who cares if your friends stop and stare
You'll be proud to be married to Rosie
Who was reared on the roads of Kildare.
Johnny went down from his mansion
Just as the sun had gone down
Turning his back on his kinfolk
Likewise his dear native town.
Facing the roads of old Ireland
With a gypsy he loved so sincere
When he came to the light of the campfire
These are the words he did hear
For she sang meet me tonight by the campfire
Come with me over the hill.
Let us be married tomorrow
Please let me whisper 'I will."
What if the neighbors are talking
Who cares if your friends stop and stare
You'll be proud to be married to Rosie
Who was reared on the roads of Kildare.
You'll be proud to be married to Rosie
Who was reared on the roads of Kildare
Excellent, back in the 90s I was so blessed with Danny and Patrick O'Flariety here in the USA and they exposed me to so many pieces of Celtic history thru their songs. Granted my favorite participation bits are "Court of King Caractacus" (my most favorite ),"The Rooster" and so many more I just can't start to name them all .. this warms my heart so much with those memories. Me sitting at the table with 5 local priest I would match EACH of them pitcher for pitcher, them Guinness and me sweet tea lol OMG the grandest of times. Thank you thisi s grand!!!
been stuck in my head for days, fantastic cover lads
Beautiful video🥰❣ Great song. So pretty. 💚🤍🧡
So beautiful! Much love from Ukraine!
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U still alive? Lol
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