Henrik Norbeck's Song Lyrics

Siúil a Rún

Sheet Music (and more information about this song)

I wish I was on yonder hill
'Tis there I'd sit and cry my fill
And every tear would turn a mill
Is go dté tú mo mhúirnín slán

Chorus:
Siúil, siúil, siúil a rún
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciúin
Siúil go doras agus éalaigh liom
Is go dté tú mo mhúirnín slán

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I'll sell my rock, I'll sell my reel
I'll sell my only spinning wheel
To buy my love a sword of steel
Is go dté tú mo mhúirnín slán

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I'll dye my petticoats, I'll dye them red
And around the world I'll beg for bread
Until my parents they do wish me dead
Is go dté tú mo mhúirnín slán

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I wish, I wish, I wish in vain
I wish I had my heart again
And vainly think I'd not complain
Is go dté tú mo mhúirnín slán

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But now my love has gone to France
To seek his fortune to advance
If he returns, 'tis but a chance
Is go dté tú mo mhúirnín slán

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Translation of chorus:
Go, go, go, my love
Go quietly and go softly
Go to the door and flee with me
And may you go safely, my dear

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