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.
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 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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