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.
Wearing Of The Green (The)
Oh, Paddy dear and did you hear The news that’s goin’ round? The shamrock is by…
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Wearing The Britches
Come all young men where e’er you be And listen to me lamentations I courted a…
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Weile Waile
There was an old woman and she lived in the woods Weile weile waile There was…
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Welcome Royal Charlie
The man that should our king hae been He wore the Royal red and green A…
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Well Below The Valley (The)
Green grows the lily-o Right among the bushes-o A gentleman was passing by And he asked…
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Wellerman (The)
There once was a ship that put to sea And the name of that ship was…
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West Coast Of Clare (The)
Sorrow and sadness, bitterness, grief Memories I have of you, won’t leave me in peace My…
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West’s Awake (The)
When all beside a vigil keep The West’s asleep, the West’s asleep Alas! and well may…
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Westering Home
Westering home with a song in the air Light of me eye and it’s goodbye to…
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Whack Fol The Diddle
I’ll sing you a song of peace and love Whack fol the diddle fol the di…
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What Would You Do If You Married A Soldier?
Oh, what would you do if you married a soldier? “What would I do but to…
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When I Was Single
When I was single, I wore a plaid shawl Now that I’m married, I’ve nothing at…
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When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
There’s a tear in your eye, and I’m wondering why For it never should be there…
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When That Great Ship Went Down
It was sad when that great ship went down Sad when that great ship went down…
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When You And I Were Young, Maggie
I wander’d today to the hill, Maggie To watch the scene below The creek and the…
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When You Were Sweet Sixteen
When first I saw the love light in your eye I dreamt the world held naught…
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Whiskey In The Jar (1)
As I was going over the far famed Kerry Mountains I met with captain Farrell and…
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Whiskey In The Jar (2)
As i was goin’ over the Cork and Kerry mountains I saw a Captain Farrell and…
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Whiskey Is The Life Of Man
Oh whiskey is the life of man Always was since the world began Whiskey-o, Johnny-o Rise…
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Whiskey On A Sunday
Oh, he sits at the corner of Beggar’s Bush Astride of an old packing case And…
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