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Ballydine
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Singer/Songwriter
Ballydine was released on October 28, 2011 by Sony Music Entertainment as a part of the album Folk Tale
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Release DateOctober 28, 2011
LabelSony Music Entertainment
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM86

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Christy Moore
Christy Moore
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Christy Moore
Christy Moore
Composer
Neil Martin
Neil Martin
Writer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Declan Sinnott
Declan Sinnott
Producer

Lyrics

As I wandered abroad by Kilsheelan
Where the river meanders on down
To my left lay the Comeragh Mountains
To the right of me sweet Sliabh na mBan
Where the fishermen cast on the waters
And the apples are pressed into wine
Where the herd returns slowly to pasture
Through the fields that surround Ballydine
I marvelled at nature's abundance
In Tipperary so rich and so rare
I drank from the well of spring water
Breathing in deep the fresh air
When I came to John Hanrahan's homestead
In the fields around Ballycurkeen
I lay down in a meadow of wild flower
And dreamt a mysterious dream
I dreamt of a curious eviction
Unlike the evictions of old
No sign of a redcoat nor bailiff
'twas more pernicious and cold
On the air cam a colourless vapour
The fields they felt silent and still
As I lay in that meadow of wildflower
Dreaming on Hanrahan's hill
When I awoke I was frightened
I knew 'twas time to head home
I made my way back to Cluan Meala
On the road passing Merck Sharpe and Dohme
Written by: Christy Moore, Neil Martin
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