[00:14.86] The first time I met my Moorlough Mary
[00:18.73] Twas in the market of Sweet Strabane
[00:22.56] Her killing glances were so engaging
[00:26.41] The hearts of young men she did trepann
[00:30.07]
[00:30.32] Her killing glances berefit my senses
[00:34.69] Of peace or comfort either night or day
[00:38.04] And in silent slumber I start and murmur
[00:41.92] Oh Moorlough Mary, won’t you come away.
[00:45.60]
[00:45.85] Now were I a man of great education
[00:49.67] Or Erin’s Isle at my own command
[00:53.51] I would lay my head on your snowy bosom
[00:57.43] In wedlock bands love we’d join our hands
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[01:01.32] I would entertain you both night and morning
[01:05.21] With robes I’d deck you, both fine and gay
[01:09.05] And with kisses sweet I would embrace you
[01:12.93] Oh Mary, won’t you come away.
[01:40.60]
[01:40.85] Now I’ll away to my situation
[01:44.77] Where my recreation is all in view
[01:48.71] On the river Mourne where salmon sporting
[01:52.58] The rocks re-echoing with something new
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[01:56.43] The thrush and blackbird all join in chorus
[02:00.30] Their notes melodious on Ruskae brae.
[02:04.15] And the sweet lough stream I would restore you
[02:08.02] Saying Moorlough Mary, won’t you come away.
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[02:11.95] So fare thee well young Moorlough Mary
[02:15.82] Ten thousand times I bid you adieu
[02:19.64] While life remains in my glowing bosom
[02:23.51] I’ll never cease love to think on you
[02:27.08]
[02:27.33] Now I’ll away to some lonesome valley
[02:31.30] With tears bewailing, both night and day
[02:35.17] To some silent arbour where none can hear me
[02:42.81] Where none can hear me
[02:50.70] Where none can hear me