Grace - Rod Stewart - (Lyrics)

Album: Blood Red Roses
Year: 2018
Track: 6

[@emilylittle1187]

My great grand-uncle, Father Sherwin, baptised Grace Gifford in Catholicism so she could marry Joseph Plunkett. He married her sister, Muriel, to Thomas MacDonagh, and they hoped for him to marry Grace and Joseph as well. Unfortunately, the prison wouldn’t allow for Father Sherwin to marry them, so they were married by a stranger. Grace stayed close with Father Sherwin after the events of Easter 1916, and even made a beautiful tapestry for him, with his name embroidered on the back. The tapestry now hangs in Kilmainham Gaol, where Jospeh was held in 1916, and where Grace was imprisoned a few years later, during the Civil War.

[@mia699]

Thank you to everyone who fought for us throughout all of the famines and fought for our independence. We’d never be here today without them. We may not show that we appreciate it. But we do everyday of our lives.

[@dominiccolgan1973]

Beautiful song and great version by Rod. Even if you are not Irish this can bring a lump to your throat and tears to your eyes

[@aidenriggs2746]

A great respect Rod for your compassion towards the Irish people and it’s history. Top Man 👍☘️

[@liamquinn1981]

RIP Joseph Plunkett, thank you for my freedom! ❤🇮🇪

[@johnreid5656]

Hail hail 🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@jaybrown7898]

Well that freedom is slowly slipping away governments giving our rights away to the EU Makes me sick “why isint there outrage”

[@paulg451]

@@jaybrown7898 That's a fact.

[@liamquinn1981]

@@jaybrown7898 I hear that man! Im so disappointed in what SF has become...

[@freemindthinkerezrapound5071]

Freedom,😂, brits own six counties and Brussels own the other twenty six counties making the Irish mere tenants on a land that they don't own

[@whyicare]

I am not Irish but love this song. It's so meaningful for whom the song was about Joseph Plunkett and Grace Gifford.

[@markflood4068]

As an Irishman thank you Rod for future preserving history around this story...….

[@irenemckay8201]

this was plyed at my brothers funeral love this son r.i.p pad

[@bayernovac4]

This song says many things. All of it is truth. Please..dont forget who we are...please dont forget our past and our religion (catholic). Dont forget our suffer. But. We live in a world where christianity is not welcome.....no mather are we catholic, orthodox or evangelic. Please....let us be what our Lord gave us.....to be a human persons in fullest sense. To be always next to each other. Greetings from Croatia. Ireland and Celtic fc - i will always love you, till the end.

[@maggiew.2809]

Thank you Rod.. Such terrible cruelty my ancestors suffered.. County to county.. And then leaving "thy" island.. saying goodbye and weaping.. but they loved so much they never forgot the blood upon the road and we linger with their memories.. Generation after generation..

[@deezilf8159]

Blood upon the Rose

[@BeltandBraces]

maggie watts its "I see his blood upon the rose" it a reference to a poem title written by joseph mary plunkett

[@SuperJoseph1961]

for those brave men and women who fought for there freedom R.I.P, Ireland for ever

[@DjKateyM]

such a beautiful song.... The two men who wrote this song many Years ago finally met Rod last week on the late late show.. was emotional

[@sparkooza]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aISvoayho9SDfZI Thanks for noting that

[@jaysmith7775]

Thanks you for this great rendition. Hard to believe it is a true story. R I P and god bless those who fought for a free Ireland.

[@cmahue1235]

Such a beautiful and touching song. Sir Rod does it justice. Always brings tears.

[@annmcglone1617]

I'm a big fan of Rod Stewart's and his version is growing on me but for me the definitive version will always be Jim McCann's he sings it with his Irish heritage echoed in every word

[@stephenlisson1994]

I'm in tears singing along with Rod. What a beautiful, yet heart wrenching love song. Well done Rod.

[@wtthompson9506]

My father died this Dec and very time I hear it breaks my heart. Miss you Dad

[@kristinwhitaker2983]

I’m so sorry for your loss I lost my Dad in April he loved this song.

[@3hree6ixty0productions7]

So sorry for the loss 🙏🙏

[@marygynn3576]

When I hear rod Stewart singing grace it really saddens me for the sadness and pain that the Irish people had to go through. I feel ashamed that English people could be so cruel. I am sure it would not be allowed to happen again. I shall be walking in the green hills of kilarney in June and singing an Irish song.

[@julie-annstephens2878]

I,m so sori 4 ur loss,God bless xxxx

[@Intercontinentalist]

Rod does an awesome version of this song. Big time respect

[@rickmathis43]

Rod certainly made this song his own and a brilliant song for history. Fantastic Lytham Festival.

[@jamesraffan8148]

Rod ..Lytham Festival ...cried all the time while he was singing it

[@brunocoriolano]

I visited the jail when I was in Dublin. This song is about a very said story. The version with Rod is really good. Cheers!

[@jdooris83]

This song gets me every time I hear it. To those who fought for Ireland R.I.P 🇮🇪☘️

[@franciestokes3195]

They were fools to die for a fuckup county like this and am Irish sad to say 👎

[@duncanbabcock1960]

Someone told me to listen to this song......and man I can see why. Love it.

[@brianeduardo1234]

This song always makes me cry - lovely version I have to say

[@roisinsteed5241]

Rod Stewart sings this song beautifully and it's a beautiful song so Thankyou so much Rod.👏

[@pfoley6]

I love Rod's version of this song.

[@danielr2951]

God bless you Grace and those men who fought and died for irish freedom. May you be a shining example to us all true love in the face of adversity and oppression. I often play this song on my way to watch the Hibees! Cmon you boys in Green

[@fionamurnane4518]

Respect

[@terricavet1186]

such a sad story and its made sadder by the fact that it is true

[@DanDgl01]

Great version, by Rod. It has taken the song, to a completely new level. Great artist!

[@dublinlhad]

You can't break the heart of an Irishman or Woman who doesn't want to be broken. Keep strong :) TÁL.

[@lorrainekerr8749]

As a Scots woman yearning for independence rods passion for this song bamboozled me.😭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✊

[@michaelmalone3633]

Why maybe if all the Scottish people who the tidied and labour mps scared had shown the backbone of the Irish we would be an independent nation and it’s not too late time to take our destiny into our own hands

[@philw245]

As an Englishman, I'd like to apologise for the behaviour of my English ancestors to all of the Irish during the 1600-2100 centuries. their behaviour was nothing more than genocide.

[@bustertypsy]

Deep words...... Thank you for your sentiments. A man's land is his identity. Peace to you!!

[@thomasreilly1983]

God man we all have one life as an irish man love this song

[@annefitzgibbon9107]

philw245 ,lljjj(jjjikijkkkll Is ghuotutgbbb.

[@seanycage2610]

ACH don't worry about it.

[@anitamartin3840]

Thank you that is much appreciated. Your apology packs an emotional punch.

[@kialwebster7606]

Such a beautiful song, I may not be Irish but am sure that we can all feel the pain of those hoe gave their lives to fight and serve for there countrie. Rod you have my sins and my gratitude

[@andymcaleer4163]

I love Ireland, god bless our land xx🇮🇪❤️🙏💚

[@5times55]

What a great song for a brave man and his wife

[@niallmcentee9400]

Nothing beats Jim McCann singing this but Rod is pretty good too. He puts so much feeling and emotion into the song. You can tell the story behind it has really struck a cord with him

[@Irish780]

Check him out on the late late show last. Unbelievable he was in tears.

[@seankinvarra1123]

I'd put th He Wolfe Tones up there. The beginning of Rods version is almost a direct copy of the Wolfe Tones

[@mariekehoe3947]

Jim McCann's version was the best... Don't like Rod's version

[@Randomname109]

Whistling donkeys do a better version

[@gerarddonovan8678]

I really like this version, well done Rod

[@owenmccall632]

How can rod sing this and not cry.ive seen him sing this and the emotion coming out was powerful.i I My eyes fill every time.best wishes from portglasgow🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@marianproudley1881]

love this song Rod has such a great voice

[@derekharvey7576]

this song is a classic song about conflict.between the british and the irish.wonderful song done by rod.he sings it as though has strong feelings about the unfair conflict

[@andymcaleer4163]

God love the bravery of you fantastic people, hail hail brothers ❤😢

[@Christian-bb4cw]

I love this song when rod sings it lovely.

[@CB-xr1eg]

What about when he doesn't sing it lovely...do you like it then?

[@reactionfan1448]

Legend Rod 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@jaggermillion]

Tears on my Face,one of the best Songs ever.

[@colauty2598]

Excellent Rod, I guess quite a few mill' will now know the sad and tragic story ... well done !!

[@tonerbilly]

Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant 👏👏👏

[@suecarrigan4765]

You have no idea how much this means to me, bless you my darling man

[@melvynbunting8888]

Brilliant story teller

[@frankjurczyk1081]

Great version of Grace. 🇮🇪 My grandad was called Michael Feeney, born in Granard, County Longford. My gran was named Mary McMahon, born in Scotland. Grandad's brother Francis was a Deputy Sheriff in Westchester County in New York. My mum was Scottish and my dad was Polish. 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇵🇱... 4:14pm

[@manchesterblue2007]

bring a tear to a glass eye

[@sentimentaloldme]

Hard to beat Jim McCanns version but Rod came near it. Written by Sean & Frank O'Meara. Our heritage of Irish songs. The songs our fathers loved 🎶

[@doodle1983]

My arse 😂 , no-one comes close to Rod on this, his arrangement does the song complete justice like never before.

[@ritchee7921]

My favourites gotta be sean cannons version. But this is good. Heritage songs :)

[@desmondcrowe4646]

Wee are all Irish north and south

[@dervillamahon1812]

Desmond Crowe ..... No No

[@manchesterblue2007]

rod has a voice that could herd unicorns

[@martinaminihane5370]

Very nice rod ❤❤❤❤

[@gkelly2009]

Pure class rod any time I listen to it

[@rebeccastewart2584]

The best song ever

[@user-os5vc7ig2i]

Всегда с большим удовольствием слушаю Стюарта рад за новый альбом успеха в творчестве

[@alanwatt6630]

Rod Stewart is a legend n amazing singer,but no one beats Jim McCann singing grace,rip big Jim.🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀.

[@amandakerr5569]

Rest peace dad 1962. 2017 fly high 💚❤

[@lornafraserwaterworth559]

💖 “ Grace” beautifully sung br Rod Stewart 💖

[@lornafraserwaterworth559]

Thank you it is a sad sweet love song 💞

[@catherinelynch513]

Beautiful ❤️

[@annettemccullagh2549]

A great song well sung rod !👍

[@56titch]

Absolutely beautiful brilliant

[@dervillamahon1812]

Go Raibh Maith agat. Thank you. Rod does such a beautiful job of our song. English man singing an Irish song. It says it all. Forgiveness .

[@liamquinn1981]

had no idea he was born and raised in London... ah your birthplace doesnt define you though... hes more Irish than most of the west brits in dublin

[@elainecave9363]

Our song love xxx

[@kingshamie1332]

Great song 🍺 from rod👍

[@michaelosullivan6012]

26 + 6 = 1 Thanks Rod Beautifuly Done !

[@j8kkb]

beautiful melancholic but beautiful xx

[@gkelly2009]

Top man rod well done singing it perfect.

[@luisordonez3646]

Brillante.. genio 🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@MPDownes]

I'm glad "they" (Varadkar &Co, Ltd PG) deferred (had not the guts to say cancelled) if they have any common sense the rememberance of the B&T's. I'm 71 and I remember the stories my grandmother in Doonbeg told me of the things they did including the Shanahan, McNamara atrocity, not to mention others. I'll say no more just to be grateful to Rod to highlight such foul deeds.

[@user-nv4nx4qp3i]

Rod Stewart a Real English Prince!

[@skyerodgers8690]

Makes me sad all the time

[@OFFICIAL-pn2bf]

HH................. AMAZING TUNE............

[@rl5725]

I was ready for a wonderful irish song to be murdered but my god this is beautiful. 👏👏🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@leonolanofficial4581]

An athlone man shell died yesterday at 6am after staying strong after a stroke for 2 weeks i never knew him but he was a kind man rip

[@epicmewho1239]

I would have this as my wedding song if I could

[@the80sfanatic13]

Beautiful song.

[@marlenemclaughlin958]

Love this version

[@KoraMillenaar]

What a beautiful song! You've made me cry. Love it!

[@geraldinemclaughlin486]

Beautiful song

[@Maxistavross]

Great song great man

[@michaelfeeney9421]

Words can’t explain wen u hear this song in a packed Celtic Park!! Cmon the hoops 😉

[@lexi4639]

Michael Feeney truest thing 💚💚

[@frankjurczyk1081]

My grandad was called Michael Feeney!!!. On my mother's side. He was born in Granard, County Longford. His brother Francis was a Deputy Sheriff in Westchester County in New York. 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇵🇱... My grandmother was named Mary McMahon, born in Scotland. My mum was Scottish, my dad was Polish. 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇵🇱...

[@christinamcilwaine350]

104 years ago rest in peace to the brave men and women who fought for Irish independence Remembered With Pride 🇮🇪💚 murdered by the British

[@maggie6121]

happy st. paddy’s💚

[@timothysomers9434]

Beautiful song..I love to sing this..powerful

[@eliedinamarcal3455]

É uma canção por isso amo demais ROD STEWART 👏👏👏👏❤❤

[@billywoods5678]

Fabulas well done Rod

[@user-pe3pp6sm6o]

....как всегда!!! на ВЫСОТЕ!!!!

[@oisinfinnerty1750]

Владимир Горелов ya that’s right mate fuck the English

[@evilontoast7266]

Never knew rod Stuart covered this song

[@luizalberto.7523]

Fantástico!

[@jackietreehorn5561]

It's an Irish Rebel so ng!

[@72mossy]

Rod nearly has it off except for Pàdraig (Paw drig). Pádraig Pearse another great man.

[@daviddenton424]

brillant

[@janicebarnes642]

R.I.P xx

[@ianwoodbridge1610]

Saw rod 2 years ago still amazing

[@kylebegbie5719]

A really sad story strong words 💪💪💪

[@carolinecollins313]

Well done

[@thomashart4173]

Born in Liverpool England me Ma and Da Irish, Dublin, Cork, first of all I'm a Scouser and wouldn't change it for the world, but as soon as I started thinking for myself the more I'm convinced Ireland has a concrete open and shut case against the English government for the last 800years Discrimination of the highest degree in all walks of life, if the black people all round the world can claim discrimination (rightly so good look to them) for the last 200 to 300 years and win the case WHAT CHANCE IRELAND 800 years of opression, discrimination, banishment, systematic starvation, land thievery, occupation on sovereign soil, no wonder the Irish said enough is enough

[@Freyasheerin10]

My dad always starts crying when he hears the song because his granny pasted away R.I.P⚰

[@MrPria30]

A Very Heroic song

[@TheWrensHouse]

Please don’t ignore Scotland Ulster plantations Orange order and Northern Ireland their involvement in Irish oppression is being airbrushed out of history!

[@lucylafferty2149]

Yes not the Irish scots but the orange bastards !!!

[@TheWrensHouse]

Lucy Lafferty Scotland has a long history in Ireland starting with Ulster plantations etc if you write anything other than Irish - like putting Scot in your heritage is that of a people who did not see themselves as Irish. They came to Ireland with purpose : politics of divide and rule. The Orange order are of the same heritage Scotland.

[@davidbosquette6604]

This makes me want to listen to Jim McCann 😀