The Fields of Athenry
By a lonely prison wall,I heard a young girl callingMichael they have taken you away,For you stole Trevelyan's cornSo the young might see the morn,Now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay
Low lie, The Fields Of AthenryWhere once we watched the small free birds flyOur love was on the wingWe had dreams and songs to sing,It's so lonely round the Fields of Athenry
By a lonely prison wallI heard a young man callingNothing matters Mary, when you're freeAgainst the famine and the crown,I rebelled, they cut me downNow you must raise our child with dignity
Low lie, The Fields Of AthenryWhere once we watched the small free birds flyOur love was on the wingWe had dreams and songs to sing,It's so lonely round the Fields of Athenry
By a lonely harbour wallShe watched the last star fallingAs the prison ship sailed out against the skyFor she lived in hope and prayFor her love in Botany BayIt's so lonely round the Fields Of Athenry
Low lie, The Fields Of AthenryWhere once we watched the small free birds flyOur love was on the wingWe had dreams and songs to sing,It's so lonely round the Fields of Athenry