Christy Moore – Spancil Hill Duet (Guitar)
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This is a classic Irish song sang by many Irish artists, one of which is Christy Moore and
Shane McGowan. Search on youtube, it's an outstanding sight to see 2 Irish greats perform
this wonderful song.
[Verse 1]
Am G Em Am Last night as I lay dreaming of pleasant days gone by. Am C G Me mind being bent on rambling, to Ireland I did fly. Am C G I stepped on board a vision and I followed with the wind. Am G Em Am And I shortly came to anchor at the cross of Spancil Hill.
[Verse 2]
Am G Em Am It was on the 23rd of June, the day before the fair. Am C G When Ireland's sons and daughters were all assembled there. Am C G The young, the old, the brave, the bold, their duty to fulfill. Am G Em Am At the little church in Cluney, a mile from Spancil Hill.
[Verse 3]
Am G Em Am I went to see me neighbors, to see what they would say. Am C G The old ones they were dead and gone, the young ones turning grey. Am C G I met with tailor Quigley, he's as bold as ever still. Am G Em Am Sure he used to make me britches when I lived in Spancil Hill.
[Verse 4]
Am G Em Am I paid a flying visit, to me first and only love. Am C G She is fair as any lily, and gentle as a dove. Am C G She threw her arms around me, saying "Johnny, I love you still". Am G Em Am Oh, she's Mick the ranger's daughter, and the pride of Spancil Hill.
[Verse 5]
Am G Em Am I dreamt I held and kissed her, as in the days of yore. Am C G She said, "Johnny, you're only joking as many's the time before". Am C G The cock crew in the morning, he crew both loud and shrill. Am G Am And I awoke in California, many miles from Spancil Hill.