Although I like the major-key setting, too, I prefer this in the minor- , which I've heard uses the melody borrowed from another song, Skibbereen (SW Co. Cork). This was my RIP wife's favourite rendition before she passed on, and I played it at her final sendoff. It was my hope to visit Galway this spring 2020 to scatter/ bury some of her bones, but of course that was thwarted with int'l travel impossible.. Perhaps next year or one to come :-)
'Tis far away I am today from scenes I roamed a boy, And long ago the hour I know I first saw Illinois; But time nor tide nor waters wide can wean my heart away, For ever true it flies to you, my dear old Galway Bay. My chosen bride is by my side, her brown hair silver-grey, Her daughter Rose as like her grows as April dawn to day. Our only boy, his mother's joy, his father's pride and stay; With gifts like these I'd live at ease, were I near Galway Bay. Oh, grey and bleak, by shore and creek, the rugged rocks abound, But sweet and green the grass between, as grows on Irish ground, So friendship fond, all wealth beyond, and love that lives alway, Bless each poor home beside your foam, my dear old Galway Bay. A prouder man I'd walk the land in health and peace of mind, If I might toil and strive and moil, nor cast one thought behind, But what would be the world to me, its wealth and rich array, If memory I lost of thee, my own dear Galway Bay. Had I youth's blood and hopeful mood and heart of fire once more, For all the gold the world might hold I'd never quit your shore, I'd live content whate'er God sent with neighbours old and gray, And lay my bones, 'neath churchyard stones, beside you, Galway Bay. The blessing of a poor old man be with you night and day, The blessing of a lonely man whose heart will soon be clay; 'Tis all the Heaven I'll ask of God upon my dying day, My soul to soar for evermore above you, Galway Bay.
Видеоклипы
This is my favorite version. I love Liadan!
the DEFINITIVE version @vickystanley8853
PS Were you born in 8853??
Absolutely beautiful. I feel my roots dearly and it reminds me of the family I have from western Ireland, tears aplenty.
Although I like the major-key setting, too, I prefer this in the minor- , which I've heard uses the melody borrowed from another song, Skibbereen (SW Co. Cork). This was my RIP wife's favourite rendition before she passed on, and I played it at her final sendoff. It was my hope to visit Galway this spring 2020 to scatter/ bury some of her bones, but of course that was thwarted with int'l travel impossible.. Perhaps next year or one to come :-)
I had the great priveledge of working for them when they toured with The Chieftains and seeing them perform live around America
❤️❤️❤️😍❤️
'Tis far away I am today from scenes I roamed a boy,
And long ago the hour I know I first saw Illinois;
But time nor tide nor waters wide can wean my heart away,
For ever true it flies to you, my dear old Galway Bay.
My chosen bride is by my side, her brown hair silver-grey,
Her daughter Rose as like her grows as April dawn to day.
Our only boy, his mother's joy, his father's pride and stay;
With gifts like these I'd live at ease, were I near Galway Bay.
Oh, grey and bleak, by shore and creek, the rugged rocks abound,
But sweet and green the grass between, as grows on Irish ground,
So friendship fond, all wealth beyond, and love that lives alway,
Bless each poor home beside your foam, my dear old Galway Bay.
A prouder man I'd walk the land in health and peace of mind,
If I might toil and strive and moil, nor cast one thought behind,
But what would be the world to me, its wealth and rich array,
If memory I lost of thee, my own dear Galway Bay.
Had I youth's blood and hopeful mood and heart of fire once more,
For all the gold the world might hold I'd never quit your shore,
I'd live content whate'er God sent with neighbours old and gray,
And lay my bones, 'neath churchyard stones, beside you, Galway Bay.
The blessing of a poor old man be with you night and day,
The blessing of a lonely man whose heart will soon be clay;
'Tis all the Heaven I'll ask of God upon my dying day,
My soul to soar for evermore above you, Galway Bay.
True to be that Beauty of Heaven Above!!!
Jesus! that's beautiful.
amazing and heart-touching music and song!
I love everything about this song. The version, the tune, the harmonies, everything. Beautifully, soulfully sung. Thanks for uploading this.
Ditto from my heart, every word 🤤
i know Im kind of randomly asking but does anybody know of a good website to stream new series online?
@Jeremiah Ryland i use FlixZone. You can find it on google =)
🎯🎯🎯❤️🎯
Stunning.
You Either Feel It Or You Don't,!!
Amazing version.
Cheers mate
Well i know my new favorite band of the all fucking time now
Only the best will do. :)
Casadh na Taoide/Turning the Tide album is on amazon uk
If anyone would like this album please contact me and I will send it to your email :)
@johnkeppel90 Cool!
@johnkeppel90 Nice!
sending now adam :)
A little annoying that some of their songs have been pulled, and are only on i-toons (misspell intended) now
Great song, where can i obtain the album ?
please let me know if u got it thanks :)