Andy M. Stewart - Ramblin' Irishman Lyrics
I am a ramblin' IrishmanIt's Ulster I was born inAnd manys the happy hour I spentOn the banks of sweet Loch ErinAh but to live poor I could not endureLike others of my stationTo America I sailed awayAnd left this Irish nationRie tan tah na nah tan tan na nahRie tan tan a noo tan a tan dehThe night before I went awayI spent it with my darlinFrom 2 o'clock in the afternoonTil the break of day next morningAnd when that we were going for to partWe linked in each other's armAnd you may be sure, ah and very very sureIt's wounded both her charmsRie….The very first night I spent on boardI dreamt about my NancyI dreamt I held her in my armsAnd it's well she pleased my fancyAh, but in the morning when I awokeAnd I found my bosom emptyAh you may be sure, and very very sureThat I lay discontentedRie….Ah but when we reached the other sideWe both stout and healthyWe dropped our anchor in the bayGoing down to PhiladelphieLet every lass link with her ladBlue jacket and white trousersLet every lad link with his lassBlue petticoat and white blousersTan tan na nah….. (repeat first verse…)
