We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

My Sweetheart in the old country

from Common Ground by Gillie Mc Pherson

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      €1 EUR  or more

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Comes in a sleeve with lyrics.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Common Ground via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 7 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      €9 EUR or more 

     

lyrics

My Sweetheart in the old Country.

Traditional song adapted and arranged by Gillie Mc Pherson



By Kilarnie’s fighting waters where love’s sigh it flows tenderly,
There dwells one of Erin’s daughters who is waiting to hear from me.
Yesterday I got a letter full of funny words you can see
Begging me to not forget her, my sweetheart in the old country.


Blow ye winds ye white sails bending, bare my message across the sea
‘T is a message I am sending my sweet heart in the old country.


Many tender words were spoken as we parted on the quay
When I asked her for a token; ”Take this poor broken heart”, said she.
“And if you can find one better, just return mine back to me,
And be sure address your letter; my sweetheart in the old country”.


Oh of pleasures I‘ve had many and of sorrows I’ve had my share.
But the thought of my wee lassie cheers and comforts me everywhere.
I will go and find a casket for the jewel so dear to me
And I know for whom I’ll ask it; my sweetheart in the old country.

credits

from Common Ground, released September 28, 2002

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Gillie Mc Pherson France

Gillie Mc Pherson has been singing for over 40 years.
Born in Belfast, she was influenced by Blues and Irish Traditional music. She organized folk sessions in Belfast. She then left for London in the 70's where she played Rock, Folk and Jazz. She also presented a serie on BBC channel called "Gillie".
She then moved to France to build a Rock and Blues band, and a traditional folk band.
... more

contact / help

Contact Gillie Mc Pherson

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

If you like Gillie Mc Pherson, you may also like: