Chris Gard - "ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN"

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"Rocky Road to Dublin" is a 19th-century Irish song written by Irish poet D. K. Gavan about a man's experiences as he travels to Liverpool, England from his home in Tuam, Ireland. Originally popularized by Harry Clifton, it has since been performed extensively and become a standard of Irish folk music.
All performances/instruments - Myself (tfw no band ;_;)
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In the merry month of June, from my home, departed;
Left the girls of Tuam nearly broken-hearted,
Saluted Father dear, kissed me darlin' Mother,
Drank a pint of beer, me grief and tears to smother
Then off to reap the corn, leave where I was born;
Cut a stout blackthorn to banish ghost and goblin,
Brand new pair of brogues I rattled o'er the bogs
And frightened all the dogs on the rocky road to Dublin,
One, two, three, four five,
Hunt the hare and turn her
Down the rocky road, and all the ways to Dublin
Whack fol-lol-de-ra.
In Mullingar that night I rested limbs so weary,
Started by daylight next morning light and early,
Took a drop of the pure, to keep me 'eart from sinking,
That's the Paddy's cure, whene'er he's on for drinking,
To see the lassies smile, laughing all the while,
At my curious style, would set your heart a-bubbling,
Asked if I was hired, the wages I required,
Till I was almost tired of the rocky road to Dublin.
One, two, three, four five,
Hunt the hare and turn her
Down the rocky road, and all the ways to Dublin
Whack fol-lol-de-ra.
In Dublin next arrived, I thought it such a pity,
To be so soon deprived a view of that fine city,
Then I took a stroll out among the quality,
My bundle, stolen, in a nice locality;
Something crossed my mind, then I looked behind,
No bundle could I find upon me stick a-wobblin',
Enquiring for the rogue, said my Connaught brogue
Wasn't much in vogue on the rocky road to Dublin.
One, two, three, four five,
Hunt the hare and turn her
Down the rocky road, and all the ways to Dublin
Whack fol-lol-de-ra.
From there I got away, me spirits never failing,
Landed on the quay as the ship was sailing,
Captain at me roared, said that no room had he,
When I jumped aboard, a cabin found for Paddy
Down among the pigs, played some funny rigs
Danced some hearty jigs, all the water bubblin';
Off to Holyhead; wished meself was dead,
Or better off instead on the rocky road to Dublin.
One, two, three, four five,
Hunt the hare and turn her
Down the rocky road, and all the ways to Dublin
Whack fol-lol-de-ra.
The boys of Liverpool, when we safely landed,
Called meself a fool, I could no longer stand it;
Blood began to boil, temper I was losin'
Poor old Erin's Isle they were all abusin'
"Hurrah my soul!" says I, shillelagh I let fly,
Some Galway boys were by, saw I was a hobblin'
Then with a loud Hurray, they joined in the affray,
We quickly cleared the way, on the rocky road to Dublin.
One, two, three, four five,
Hunt the hare and turn her
Down the rocky road, and all the ways to Dublin
Whack fol-lol-de-ra.

[@MilkmanLocalist]

Absolute banger Up the Celts!

[@PothePerson]

Banger

[@MavenPolitic]

My new favourite version of this classic

[@mr.patriarch]

Big SHANTY energy, boyo!

[@Patrick-vh5nr]

This is one of my favourite songs, it’s great to hear Gard interpret it.

[@Mr_Bogan]

This slaps fr fr

[@chrisgardbard]

No cap?

[@letsallbe-friends1120]

@@chrisgardbard Flat Cap!

[@richardhammock7155]

WM and Aboriginal community back at it. Truly this is one of the greatest works ever produce by one of the First peoples 🎉❤

[@straysod]

The most amazing singing roofer I've ever seen... great song mate..

[@99IronDuke]

Good stuff my friend. Good stuff.

[@mandelbro777]

This rendition plays my half-Irish soul like a stringed instrument. If only the Gazans could play this joyously over the rubble piles of their own [our] enemies.

[@ursamajor3362]

what are you waffling on about brownie

[@IDontSuckAtLifeakaJanis3975]

🍀🌹🍀🌹🍀🌹🍀

[@slavman1945]

Ah shi.. My cup of tea turned to a pint of beer!

[@LordEriolTolkien]

Hobbit Folk Rock FTW /holds taper aloft

[@Confusion.and.Delay...]

A rocky road with more craic and crunch than any brownie wannabe.

[@stergie7010]

amazing song

[@ColonelBobfed]

Goes hard

[@NyalBurns]

Great!

[@Jilktube]

OH MY GOD

[@Trolloxfayce]

BDE in this one, keep up the hard work!

[@ArdentPardy]

This absolute banger!!!

[@huskarl5366]

A fantastic rendition of a classic, perfect to listen to eating sushi in the hot tub ❤

[@chrisgardbard]

HahahHaha what the fuck

[@alexgard7974]

Ay the ballads of the moors blow threw me heart and warm me loins

[@MalignInfluenceofReevesGabrels]

Best shackle dragging Australian roofer on KZbin. Maybe the internet.

[@evolassunglasses4673]

Wonderful. Best wishes from Essex.

[@slavman1945]

Wouldn't it be cool to listen Chris Gard sing Whiskey in the Jar or Irish Pub? :) I wish ye make them someday... Your Music is Perfect for my Ears! I forget everything but the song. Keeps me vibing.

[@Vingul]

Bit of a coincidence, I was just listening to a bagpipe version of this by the master Séamus Ennis about an hour ago. This is rather different ;) but a very enjoyable listen. Check out "The Drones and the Chanters: Irish Pipering (1971)" for a sample of Ennis playing if you're interested.

[@themadmercenary]

Another brilliant song. Can't ask for anything more.

[@pablowentscobar]

Good stuff bro.

[@davideddy2672]

Splan Syra da!

[@somethingblank1589]

Good song.

[@Up1oad222]

I think I need a bard on the boat.

[@Zackabdi]

Well played mate

[@drifters_escape]

New banger. BOSH!

[@sikenal5647]

gyat dayum. nice and fun, seems oddly bass though

[@arnaudmahieu1634]

Noice

[@crazycelt117]

Do you do all of the mixing/mastering of these songs by yourself as well?

[@KThxsBy]

Hi Chris. could I use your awesome song on one of my gaming videos please? it will get around 1k views and I don't get monetary from them but I would love to use it as I play Hibernia (Ireland) and it fits really well, will link in description and give credits. Cheers.

[@chrisgardbard]

Go for it

[@lomaxdesigns1716]

This is pure fire for the heart.