Monday, November 13, 2006
An Irish Song
This was written by Thomas Campbell. I'm not sure of the title. I found it in a very old book of poetry and it is only listed as "An Irish Song". But I like it and am attempting to write a tune for it on my own. If I should ever complete it to a satisfactory level I will post it here as well. If anyone knows of this song and the tune to go with it, please let me know. It goes as follows_
"An Irish Song"
Drink ye to her that each loves best,
And if you nurse a flame,
That’s told but to her mutual breast,
We will not ask her name,
Enough while memory tranced and glad
Paints silently the fair,
That each should dream of joys he’s had,
Or yet may hope to share,
Yet far, far hence be jest or boast,
From hallowed thoughts so dear;
But drink to her that each loves most
As she would love to hear.
Thomas Campbell
Thank you,
Daeoin Arlson
"An Irish Song"
Drink ye to her that each loves best,
And if you nurse a flame,
That’s told but to her mutual breast,
We will not ask her name,
Enough while memory tranced and glad
Paints silently the fair,
That each should dream of joys he’s had,
Or yet may hope to share,
Yet far, far hence be jest or boast,
From hallowed thoughts so dear;
But drink to her that each loves most
As she would love to hear.
Thomas Campbell
Thank you,
Daeoin Arlson
# posted by Daeoin Arlson @ 11:28 AM 
