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Danny Boy

📅 Published 1913✍️ Frederic Weatherly🎼 2 Verses
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Verse 1

Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling,
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side.
The summer's gone, and all the roses falling,
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.

But come ye back when summer's in the meadow,
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow,
'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow,
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.


Verse 2

And if you come, when all the flowers are dying,
And I am dead, as dead I well may be,
You'll come and find the place where I am lying,
And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.

And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me,
And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be,
If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me,
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.

About This Song

"Danny Boy" is one of the most beloved Irish songs in the world, though it was written by an English lawyer, Frederic Weatherly, in 1910. The lyrics were later set to the traditional Irish melody "Londonderry Air" in 1913.

The song is often interpreted as a parent's farewell to a son going off to war, or as a love song. Its hauntingly beautiful melody and emotional lyrics have made it a favorite at Irish gatherings and celebrations worldwide.

Despite its melancholy themes, the gentle melody makes it a popular lullaby, especially for families with Irish heritage. The song has been recorded by countless artists, from Bing Crosby to Celtic Woman.