School: Ballyvaldon (roll number 10792)
- Location:
- Ballyvaldon, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Shúilleabháin
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A Song (continued)
“As I rored out one day fair I was in the month of May”
(continued from previous page)Such fondness once was shown
for me
But now alas tis oer
Its gradh mo chroidh mo chailín o
Mo Molly asthoreOh, had I all the flocks that feed
On you green yellow hill
I'd lost for me the numerous herds
That yon green pasture fill
Tis with my love I'd gladly share
My kine + fleecy store
Its grádh mo croidhe, mo cailín Ó
Mo Molly asthoreOh fare thee well my Molly dear
Thy loss I e'er shall moan
While life remains in Syphon's heart
'Twill beat for thee alone
Though thou art false, may Heaven
on thee, its choicest blessings pour.