The Ballad Archive

A collection of mainly Irish song lyrics.
Online since 1996.

The Waxies Dargle

 Says my oul wan to your oul wan Will you come to the Waxies Dargle Says your oul…
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The Wearing Of The Green

 Oh, Paddy dear and did you hear The news that’s goin’ round? The shamrock is by law forbid…
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Wearing The Britches

 Come all young men where e’er you be And listen to me lamentations I courted a girl beyond…
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Weile Waile

 There was an old woman and she lived in the woods Weile weile waile There was an old…
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Welcome Royal Charlie

 The man that should our king hae been He wore the Royal red and green A bonnier lad…
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The Well Below The Valley

 Green grows the lily-o Right among the bushes-o A gentleman was passing by And he asked for a…
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The Wellerman

 There once was a ship that put to sea And the name of that ship was the Billy…
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The West Coast Of Clare

 Sorrow and sadness, bitterness, grief Memories I have of you, won’t leave me in peace My mind is…
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The West’s Awake

 When all beside a vigil keep The West’s asleep, the West’s asleep Alas! and well may Erin weep…
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Westering Home

 Westering home with a song in the air Light of me eye and it’s goodbye to care Laughter…
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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 dol day…
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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 follow the…
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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 all Oh,…
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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 at all…
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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 The cold…
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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 creaking old…
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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 but joy…
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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 his money…
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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 his money…
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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 her up…
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