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My Dearest Dear
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Traditional Folk
My Dearest Dear was released on January 1, 1991 by Sanctuary Records as a part of the album Irish Folk Favourites
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1991
LabelSanctuary Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM172

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Sweeney's Men
Sweeney's Men
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Andy Irvine
Andy Irvine
Arranger
John Moynihan
John Moynihan
Arranger
Terry Woods
Terry Woods
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bill Leader
Bill Leader
Producer

Lyrics

My dearest dear, the time has come when you and I must part
And no one knows the inner grief of my poor aching heart
To see what I suffered for your sake, you are whom I love most dear
I wish that I could go with you, or you might tarry here
Oh my old mother's hard to leave, my father's on my mind
But for your sake I'd go with you and leave them all behind
But for your sake I'd go with you, oh mother, fare ye well
For fear I never will see you no more while here on earth we dwell
I wish my breast was made of glass wherein you might behold
Your name in secret I would write in letters of fine gold
Your name in secret I would write, oh believe in what I say
For you are the girl I love most dear until my dying day
But when you're in some distant land, think of your absent friends
And when the wind blows cold and clear, a line or two please send
But when the wind blows cold and clear, please send it unto me
So that I know by your handwrit how things have gone with thee
My dearest dear, the time has come when you and I must part
And no one knows the inner grief of my poor aching heart
To see what I suffered for your sake, you are whom I love most dear
I wish that I could go with you, or you might tarry here
Written by: Terry Woods
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