Story Behind The Song

Dream of Galway, a modern take on an Irish folk tune, is a story of hope of recapturing that elusive "fire" of young love that's been either lost of misplaced in a relationship. The story is sung as a dream of a handsome young man (bonny boy) longing for his beautiful Irish bride-to-be (Colleen). Set in Galway, Ireland, but the story is universal.

Song Description

Dream of Galway, a modern take on an Irish folk tune, is a story of hope of recapturing that elusive "fire" of young love that's been either lost of misplaced in a relationship.

Lyrics

Dream of Galway / Daniel Fagan 2024 (IPI: 01155010113)

[V1]
Love me when I'm lonely
Love me when I'm when I'm well
Walk with me through heaven
Or back from the gates of hell
Listen when you know I'm wrong
'Cause sometimes I get it right
If you're leaving in the morning
Won't you hold me close tonight

[Chorus]
Then, kiss me once and promise
You'll love me to the end
And if you can't then lie to me
It's not hard if we pretend
That I am still your bonny boy
And you my young Colleen
On that rainy night in Galway
With me down on one knee

[V2]
Here the wanderers and vagabonds
We've all come from different roads
The used to bes and the never was
Share our hopes of going home
When a shimmer in the distance
Lights a fire that slowly dies
As we pass 'round the bottle
A single star falls from the sky

[Chorus]
So, kiss me once and promise
You'll love me to the end
And if you can't then lie to me
It's not hard if we pretend
That I am still your bonny boy
And you my young Colleen
On that rainy night in Galway
With me down on one knee

[Bridge]
Now I close my eyes and wait for you
A wish upon wish upon a dream come true
Another night I can make it through
You know just what I need
So, won't you sing me to sleep...

[Chorus/Out]
Then, kiss me once and promise
You'll love me to the end
And if you can't then lie to me
It's not hard if we pretend
That I am still your bonny boy
And you my young Colleen
On that rainy night in Galway
With me down on one knee
Tonight, I'll dream of Galway
Sleep come set me... free