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.
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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