The Ballad Archive
A collection of mainly Irish song lyrics. You will also find plenty of Scottish and some English, American and Australian lyrics too. Online since 1996.
Helen Of Kirkconnel
Oh, would I were where Helen lies For night and day on me she cries Oh,…
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Henry Joy
I am a proud United Man From the Antrim Glens I come And that though I…
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Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway
The coat she wore still lies upon the bed The book I gave her that she…
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Here’s A Health To The Company
Kind friends and companions come join me in rhyme Come lift up your voices in chorus…
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Hi For The Beggarman
The night being dark and very cold A woman took pity on a poor old soul…
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High Germany
Oh Polly love, oh Polly the rout has now begun And we must go a marching…
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Highland Fairy Lullaby
I left my baby lying here Lying here, lying here I left my baby lying here…
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Highland Lament
Oh I am come to the low countrie Och ón, och ón, och rie Withoot a…
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Highland Paddy
One evening fair as the sun was shining To Kilkenny I did ride I did meet…
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Highlandman’s Ball (The)
There wis Hielan’ men an’ weemin They got up a fancy ball It wis held ae…
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Hills Of Connemara (The)
Gather up the pots and the old tin can The mash, the corn, the barley and…
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Hills Of Donegal (The)
When I was young and in my prime My mind being free from care Whilst leaving…
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Holy Ground (The)
Fare thee well my lovely Dinah A thousand times adieu For we’re going away from the…
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Home Boys Home
Oh well, who wouldn’t be a sailor lad a’sailing on the main To gain the good…
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Home To Donegal
The lights of London are far behind The thoughts of my homeland are crowding my mind…
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Homes Of Donegal
I’ve just called in to see you all I’ll only stay a while I want to…
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Hot Asphalt
Good evening all me jolly lads I’m glad to see you’re well If you’ll gather all…
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How Are Things In Glocca Morra?
I hear a bird, Londonderry bird It well may be he’s bringing me a cheering word…
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How Can You Buy Killarney
An American landed on Erin’s green isle He gazed at Killarney with rapturous smile “How can…
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How Sweet The Tune
She cuts a tiny figure at The picture-house front door He said they’d meet at seven…
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