Dead Irish Blues

Song Description

A song of Irish troubles, difficulties, and obstacles, placed in a blues format

Song Length 3:58 Genre Blues - Delta, World - Celtic
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Disturbed, Livid Subject Protest, Freedom
Language English

Lyrics

I had a dream last night about a man whose land was taken away
I had a dream last night about a man whose land was taken away
His wife died and he packed up and left for Amerikay

I dreamed of some Irishmen working deep down in the mines
I dreamed of some Irishmen working deep down in the mines
They joined the Molly Maguires and they were killed or they did time

I dreamed Denny lost his job and was looking for work in Boston, Mass
I dreamed Denny lost his job and was looking for work in Boston, Mass
The boss said "no Irish need apply", so Denny just kicked his ass

I dreamed some peaceful marchers were demanding justice one Sunday
I dreamed some peaceful marchers were demanding justice one Sunday
The British soldiers shot them and thousands joined the IRA

I woke up this morning craving Guinness and Tulemore Dew
I woke up this morning craving Guinness and Tulemore Dew
I had a lowdown case of those Dead Irish Blues

Lyrics Greg Faiers Music Greg Faiers
Producer Dead Irish Blues Publisher Gnarly Roots Music
Performance Greg Faiers: Vocals, Guitars, Bass; Marty Faiers: Fiddle

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