Song #4

 Song #4:  Erin Go Bragh (Ireland Forever)


This is my original song.  Basically, it’s my trip itinerary.  My son Cole made up a song on the ukulele that he thought sounded like an Irish dancing song. I layered my song on top of his song singing my lyrics very fast.   The 2nd recording is without Cole, slowed down to understand the words. I recorded it in my car using the steering wheel as a drum. I thought it was an apt recording studio since that is where I did all my singing during the past few months. 

 

Chorus:  Erin Go Bragh, Erin Go Bragh, Erin Go Bragh is forever!

 Day One: I fly from my home in Utah, landing at Shannon, drive to festival.

Day Two: the church and to graveyards to seek James and his wife Winifred O’Malley.

(Chorus)

Cole’s verse:   Take a trip to the anchor under, far away from the battles of your brother.

You can sail alone.  But then again, you’re never alone.  Never alone!

Day Three: Sing Sean Nos in Louisburgh town, then off to Westport to bike all around.

Day Four: Clare Island, by ferry I’ll ride- feeling the spirit of Granuaile’s life.

(Chorus)

(Cole’s Verse)

Day Five:  Crough Patrick, I’ll hike at my pace,

Day Six: To rest at Ol’ Bingham’s estate

Day Seven:  Journey is coming to end, wonderful places and meeting new friends:

 Erin Go Braugh Forever!


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