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The Night Pat Murphy Died
94,091
Singer/Songwriter
The Night Pat Murphy Died was released on May 20, 1997 by Warner Music Canada as a part of the album Play
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AlbumPlay
Release DateMay 20, 1997
LabelWarner Music Canada
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM139

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Great Big Sea
Great Big Sea
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Great Big Sea
Great Big Sea
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Danny Greenspoon
Danny Greenspoon
Producer

Lyrics

[Intro]
Oh, the night that Paddy Murphy died is a night I'll never forget
Some of the boys got loaded drunk and they ain't got sober yet
As long as a bottle was passed around, every man was feelin' gay
O'Leary came with the bagpipes, some music for to play
[Chorus]
That's how they showed their respect for Paddy Murphy
That's how they showed their honor and their pride
They said it was a sin and shame and they winked at one another
And every drink in the place was full the night Pat Murphy died
[Verse 1]
As Mrs. Murphy sat in the corner pouring out her grief
Kelly and his gang came tearing down the street
They went into an empty room and a bottle of whiskey stole
They put the bottle with the corpse to keep that whiskey cold
[Chorus]
That's how they showed their respect for Paddy Murphy
That's how they showed their honor and their pride
They said it was a sin and shame and they winked at one another
And every drink in the place was full the night Pat Murphy died
[Verse 2]
'Bout two o'clock in the morning, after emptying the jug
Doyle rolls up the icebox lid to see poor Paddy's mug
They stopped the clocks so Mrs. Murphy couldn't tell the time
And at a quarter after 2, we argued it was 9
[Chorus]
That's how they showed their respect for Paddy Murphy
That's how we showed our honor and our pride
They said it was a sin and shame and they winked at one another
And every drink in the place was full the night Pat Murphy died
[Verse 3]
Oh, they stopped the hearse on George Street outside
Some damn saloon
They all went in at half-past eight and staggered out at noon
They went up to the graveyard so holy and sublime
Found out when they got there, they left the corpse behind
[Chorus]
That's how they showed their respect for Paddy Murphy
That's how they showed their honor and their pride
They said it was a sin and shame and we winked at one another
And every drink in the place was full the night Pat Murphy died
[Verse 4]
Oh, the night that Paddy Murphy died is a night I'll never forget
Some of the boys got loaded drunk and they ain't been sober yet
As long as a bottle was passed around, every man was feelin' gay
O'Leary came with the bagpipes, some music for to play
[Chorus]
That's how they showed their respect for Paddy Murphy
That's how they showed their honor and their pride
They said it was a sin and shame and they winked at one another
And every drink in the place was full the night Pat Murphy died
[Outro]
Well, every drink in the place was full the night Pat Murphy died
Written by: Alan Thomas Doyle, Arr. Great Big Sea, Darrell John Power, Dp, Robert Bruce Hallett, Shawn Mccann
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