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Down by the Glenside (The Bold Fenian Men)

by Eddie Biggins

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Written around 1916 by Irish composer Peadar Kearney, 'Down by the Glenside' recalls the freedom fighters of an earlier generation, as remembered by an old woman.

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Down By The Glenside (Peadar Kearney)

'Twas down by the Glenside I met an old woman
A plucking young nettles she ne'er saw me coming
I listened a while to the song she was humming
Glory o glory o to the Bold Fenian Men

'Tis fifty long years since I saw the moon beamin'
On strong many forms, and on eyes with hope gleamin'
I see them again sure through all my sad dreamin'
Glory o glory o to the Bold Fenian Men

When I was a young girl, their marching and drilling
Awoke in the glenside sounds awesome and thrilling
They loved dear old Ireland, to die they were willing
Glory O, Glory O, to the bold Fenian men

Some died by the glenside, some died with a stranger
And wise men have told us their cause was a failure
But they stood by old Ireland and never feared danger
Glory o glory o to the Bold Fenian Men

I passed on my way, God be praised that I met her
Be life long or short I will never forget her
We may have great men but we'll never have better
Glory o glory o to the Bold Fenian Men

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released January 18, 2019
Eddie Biggins: vocal and guitar

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Eddie Biggins Medford, Massachusetts

Hi. I'm Eddie. I'm a singer-songwriter and traditional musician from the Boston area. Over the years I've written music in many varying genres, from folk to electronic to musical theater. I'm is also a member of the Celtic band The Boston Harbor Bhoys (thebostonharborbhoys.bandcamp.com) ... more

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