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Farewell, But Whenever
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Farewell, But Whenever was released on August 19, 1958 by Tradition Records as a part of the album Down by the Glenside - Songs of Ireland
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Release DateAugust 19, 1958
LabelTradition Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM67

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mary O'Hara
Mary O'Hara
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mary O'Hara
Mary O'Hara
Songwriter

Lyrics

Farewell, but whenever you welcome the hour
That awakens the night-song of mirth in your bower
Then think of the friend who once welcomed it too
And forgot his own griefs to be happy with you
His griefs may return, not a hope may remain
Of the few that have brightened his pathway of pain
But he ne'er will forget the short vision which threw
Its enchantment around him while lingering with you
And still on that evening when pleasure fills up
To the highest tap sparkle each heart and each cup
Where'er my path lies, be it gloomy or bright
My soul-happy friends shall be with you that night
Shall join in your revels, your sports and your wiles
And return to me beaming all o'er with your smiles
Too blest if it tells me that 'mid the gay cheer
Some kind voice had murmured, "I wish he were here!"
Let fate do her worst, there are relics of joy
Bright dreams of the past which she cannot destroy
Which come in the night-time of sorrow and care
And bring back the features that joy used to wear
Long, long be my heart with such memories filled
As that vase in which roses have once been distilled
You may break, you may shatter the vase if you will
But the scent of the roses will hang around it still
Written by: Mary O'Hara
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