School: Coiscéim (B.) (roll number 3886)
- Location:
- Kishkeam Lower, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Tadhg Ó Ceallacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0356, Page 043
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A Song
“Farewell a while my native glen in storied old Glen Rí.”
I
Farewell a while my native glen in storied old Glen Rí.
I now must leave thee for a while, my native home and thee.
Because I love a colleen. that's why I'm forced to go.
To seek a home in Aliens' loam
For the "Rose of Knockavo"II
If I did own my father's home. how happy I would be.
Each day I'd stroll down to her home. my colleen óg to see.
I'd take her from her native heath. where canaváns do grow.
And I'd crown her queen of my demesne.
Sweet "Rose of Knockavo".III
When I'm alone and far. from home I'd often think of thee.
And the happy days that I have spent when I from care was free.
And when I'll have some cash in store 'tis homewards I will go.
I'd brave hell's fire for to conspire.
With the "Rose of Knockavo"IV
Now Nellie dear be of good cheer, for I have both youth and health.
For love of thee. I'd brave the sea in search of fame and wealth.
And If you will agree to come with me. to far off Idaho.
With you I'd roam, content from home.(continues on next page)