Érin Grá Mo Chroí

In the evening sun when my daily work was done

I rambled to the seashore for a walk

And I been all alone, I sat down upon a stone

For to gaze on the scenes of New York

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Oh then, Érin grá mo chroí, you're the only one for me

You're the fairest that my eyes did e'er behold

You're the bright star of the west, the land St. Patrick blessed

You're the dear little isle so far away

'Twas on a cold, cold winter's night with the turf fire burning bright

And the snowflakes fallen on a winter's day

And I been all alone, I sat down on my own

In the dear little isle so far away

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The day that I did part, sure it broke my mother's heart

Will I ever see my dear folks anymore?

Not until my bones are laid in the cold and silent grave

In the dear little isle so far away

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