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Four Green Fields (feat. Declan Hunt)
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Folk
Four Green Fields (feat. Declan Hunt) was released on January 1, 1970 by Arran Records as a part of the album Stick 'Em Up
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1970
LabelArran Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM84

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mark's Men
Mark's Men
Ensemble
Declan Hunt
Declan Hunt
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Tommy Makem
Tommy Makem
Songwriter

Lyrics

"What did I have?" said the fine old woman
"What did I have?" this proud old woman did say
"I had four green fields, each one was a jewel
But strangers came and tried to take them from me
I had fine strong sons, they fought to save my jewels
They fought and died, and that was my grief" said she
"Long time ago" said the fine old woman
"Long time ago" this proud old woman did say
"There was war and death, plundering and pillage
My children starved by mountain valley and sea
And their wailing cries, they shook the very heavens
My four green fields ran red with their blood" said she
"What have I now?" said the fine old woman
"What have I now?" this proud old woman did say
"I have four green fields, one of them's in bondage
In stranger's hands, that tried to take it from me
But my sons have sons, as brave as were their fathers
My fourth green field will bloom once again" said she
Written by: Tommy Makem
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