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.
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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