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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0291, Page 196

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  1. Paradise Alley (continued)

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    She has offers to wed, by the dozen 'tis said.
    But she always refuses politely,
    And at last she'll be seen with young Tommy Killeen,
    Going out for a promenade nightly
    Chorus:-
    4
    When O'Brien's little lad got the fever so bad
    That no one would dare go near him
    This girl so brave, says.
    "She thinks she could save.
    Or at least she would comfort and cheer, him"
    So the youngster got well and the neighbours all tell
    She's the Sunshine of Paradise Alley."
    Chorus:-
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Donovan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolagh More, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr J. Cronin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 50
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Coolagh More, Co. Cork