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.
Barbara Allen
Michaelmas Day being a day in the year When the green leaves, they were falling Young…
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Bard Of Armagh (The)
Oh, list to the lay of a poor Irish harper And scorn not the strains of…
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Barley And Grape Rag
I don’t care if I get arrested ‘Cause tonight they’ll need more than a ball and…
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Barnyards Of Delgaty
As I got down to Turra market Turra market for to fee I fell in with…
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Battle Of The Somme
Rough the wind in the clear day’s dawning Blows the clouds heels for gowdie ow’r the…
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Beautiful City
I have sought to discover a haven of rest Where the sun sinks by night in…
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Been On The Road (So Long)
I’ve been on the road So long Been tired and cold So long I’ve been to…
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Beer, Beer, Beer
A long time ago, way back in history When all there was to drink was nothin…
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Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms
Believe me if all those endearing young charms Which I gaze on so fondly today Were to…
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Bells Of Rhymney (The)
“Oh what will you give me?” Sang the sad bells of Rhymney “Is there hope for…
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