Oh! the moment was sad when my love and I parted Savourneen deelish, Eileen Oge! As I kissed off her tears, I was nigh broken-hearted! Savourneen deelish, Eileen Oge! Wan was her cheek which lay on my shoulder Damp was
her hand, no marble was colder, I felt again I should never behold her, Savourneen
deelish, Eileen Oge!
When the word of command put our men into motion. Savourneen deelish, Eileen
Oge! I buckled on my knapsack to cross the wide ocean, Savourneen deelish, Eileen Oge! Brisk were our
troops, all roaring like thunder, Pleased with the voyage, impatient with plunder, My bosom with grief was almost torn
asunder, Savourneen deelish, Eileen Oge!
Long I fought for my country, far, far from my true love. Savourneen
deelish, Eileen Oge! All my pay and my booty I hoarded for you love. Savourneen deelish, Eileen Oge! Peace
was proclaimed, escape from the slaughter, Landed at home, my sweet girl I sought her; But sorrow, alas! To the cold
grave had brought her, Savourneen deelish, Eileen Oge!
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