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Slake Yer Drouth

by Drouthy Neebors

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In the merry month of May from me home I started, Left the girls of Tuam nearly broken hearted, Saluted Father dear, kissed me darling 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 ghosts and goblins; In a brand new pair of brogues to rattle o'er the bogs And frighten all the dogs on the rocky road to Dublin, (Chorus): One two three four five, Hunt the Hare and turn her down the rocky road And all the way to Dublin, Whack fol la de dah! In Mullingar that night I rested limbs so weary Started by daylight next morning bright and early Took a drop of the pure to keep me heart from sinking; That's a Paddy's cure whenever he's on drinking See the lassies smile, laughing all the while At me darlin' style, 'twould set your heart a bubblin' Asked me was I hired, wages I required Till I was almost tired of the rocky road to Dublin, (Chorus) In Dublin next arrived, I thought it be a pity To be soon deprived a view of that fine city. Decided to take a stroll, all among the quality; Me bundle it was stole, all in a neat locality. Something crossed me mind, when I looked behind, No bundle could I find upon me stick a wobblin' Enquiring for the rogue, they said me Connaught brogue Wasn't much in vogue on the rocky road to Dublin, (Chorus) From there I got away, me spirits never falling, Landed on the quay, just as the ship was sailing. The 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, the water round me bubbling; When off to Holyhead wished meself was dead, Or better far instead on the rocky road to Dublin, (Chorus) The boys of Liverpool, when we were safely landed, Called meself a fool, I could no longer stand it. Blood began to boil, temper I was losing; Poor old Erin's Isle they began abusing. "Hurrah me soul!" says I, let the shillelagh fly. Some Galway boys were nigh and saw I was a hobble in, With a loud "hurray!" joined in the fray. Soon we cleared the way on the rocky road to Dublin, (Chorus)
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Me[C] name is Jock[G] Stewart I'm a[C] canny young [F]man, And a[C] rambling young[G] fellow I have[C] be[G]en, So be[C] easy and[G] free when your[Em] drinking with[F] me, I'm a[C] man you dont[G] meet every[C] day. [2] I have acres of land,I have men at command, I have always a shilling to spare, So be easy and free when your drinking with me, I'm a man you dont meet every day. [3] So come fill up your glasses,with brandt or wine, And whatever the cost I will pay, So be easy and free,when your drinking with me, Im a man you dont meet every day [4] I took out my dog,and him I did shoot, Down in the banks of the Tay, So be easy and free when your drinking with me, I'm a man you don't meet every day.
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When on the road to sweet Athy, Hurroo Hurroo When on the road to sweet Athy, Hurroo Hurroo When on the road to sweet Athy A stick in the hand, A drop in the eye A doleful damsel I heard cry Johnny I hardly knew ya We had guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo We had guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo We had guns and drums and drums and guns The enemy never slew ya Johnny I hardly knew ya Where are the eyes that looked so mild, Hurroo Hurroo Where are the eyes that looked so mild, Hurroo Hurroo Where are the eyes that looked so mild When my poor heart you first beguiled Why did ya run from me and the child Johnny I hardly knew ya We had guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo We had guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo We had guns and drums and drums and guns The enemy never slew ya Johnny I hardly knew ya Where are the legs with which you run, Hurroo Hurroo Where are the legs with which you run, Hurroo Hurroo Where are the legs with which you run, When first you went to carry a gun Indeed your dancing days are done Johnny I hardly knew ya We had guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo We had guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo We had guns and drums and drums and guns The enemy never slew ya Johnny I hardly knew ya You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg, Hurroo Hurroo You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg, Hurroo Hurroo You hadn't an arm, you hadn't a leg You're a spinless, boneless, chickenless egg You'll Have to be put with the bowl to beg Johnny I hardly knew ya We had guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo We had guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo We had guns and drums and drums and guns The enemy never slew ya Johnny I hardly knew ya I'm happy for to see ya home, Hurroo Hurroo I'm happy for to see ya home, Hurroo Hurroo I'm happy for to see ya home From the isle of Ceylon Johnny I hardly knew ya We had guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo We had guns and drums and drums and guns, Hurroo Hurroo We had guns and drums and drums and guns The enemy never slew ya Johnny I hardly knew ya Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Tommy Makem / Liam Clancy / Pat Clancy / Tom Clancy
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Drouthy Neebors' latest EP release, recorded and mixed during the 2020 lockdown

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released December 30, 2020

Guitar & Lead Vocals: Alan Lumsden
Whistle, Flute & Lead Vocals: Steve Shields
Guitar, Bodhran & Vocals: Chippy MacFarlane
Mandolin, Fiddle, & Vocals: Kevin O'Donnell
Bass: Dougie Mathieson


Recorded and Mixed in Chambers Studio Edinburgh by Niall Sinclair
Remixed and Mastered in Sunroom Studio Kippen by Alan Moffat

With much thanks to Dougie Mathieson for recording pretty awesome bass lines remotely from his home.

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