Story Behind The Song
a farewell song--forever, never to meet again
a long time on Broadjam's Top Ten World List
Song Description
First verse is in the public domain, the second is original, as is the melody.
| Song Length |
3:11 |
Genre |
World - General, World - Celtic |
| Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Endearing, Moving |
Subject |
Sorrow, Regret |
| Similar Artists |
James Taylor, Meatloaf |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1940 - 1949 |
| |
Lyrics
AN IRISH BLESSING
by Daniel Curzon
1:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And, until we meet again,
May he hold you in the palm of his hand.
Chorus:
May your blessings be many.
The sunshine above you.
Your life bring you gladness.
And always God love you.
2:
May the dark things never take you.
May the salt be never in your eye.
May all chills die quick upon your breath,
The fens yield up your weeping babes.
And may both our lives be grand
Since we know we'll not meet more,
Not meet more.
Chorus.
Repeat Chorus.