Dealin' Craic Lyrics
© 2006 Green Sand Musik

EMERALD ISLE

According to my family when I was just a lad
I never cared for anything that I've ever had
My heart was always searching for a better place to be
So when I finally came of age I headed out to sea

Emerald Isle where I was born
I may miss thee when I'm gone
Though the stone that's full of blarney is such a sight to see
There's a bright and bonny world out there waiting just for me

I landed first in Scotland whose hills are lush and green
But I spent more time in a B&B I found in Aberdeen
That was thanks to a lovely lass who took my breath away
And after her bad haggis I was sick for ninety days

Next stop for me was London and I was met by old Big Ben
But the grey and cloudy skies fall hard when you're without a friend
Yes Piccadilly Circus is quite a wild scene
But there's just so many times a man can hear "God Save The Queen"

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Emerald Isle where I was born
I may miss thee when I'm gone
Though the walls of Castle Lismore are full of history
There's a bright and bonny world out there waiting just for me

I spent some dandy time in Spain and frequented Madrid
There's kids around so I can't tell exactly what I did
Let's just say there's a seniorita with memories of me
And her name's with me forever with my tattoo of sweet Marie

Portugal was right next door so that was next to view
Beautiful as it may be there's not one thing to do
Founded by the Celts (Right on!) in 300 B.C.
I see now why they left it there; it's not my cup of tea

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Emerald Isle where I was born
I may miss thee when I'm gone
Though the sands of Rosslare Harbor are as white as white can be
There's a bright and bonny world out there waiting just for me

Four and twenty months have I wandered
Up and down the coastline I have roamed
And the wonders I have witnessed in my travels
Lead me that much closer to home

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Emerald Isle I'm coming home
And I have missed thee while I've been gone
Though the world is full of wonders the one thing I have seen
Is I belong in the land of Eire that's so a part of me

Oh Emerald Isle I'm coming home
And yes I've missed thee while I've been gone
Yes the farther I have wandered now I can clearly see
That I belong with the ones I love and with my family

ANNIE McGREW

Oh Annie, who died today?
I saw you walkin' beside the graves
Up past the church where everyone cries
They're settin' for the wake, and they won't mind

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They'll pass some to you
A couple of pints and a growler of booze
My family's heartache's got nothin' to do
With the gracing presence of Annie McGrew

Oh Annie, who's wedding's today?
Ten miles of walking from Derry Quay
Up past the church where everyone grins,
And to the hall for the first one upon your binge

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They'll pass some to you
A couple of pints and a growler of booze
My brother's reception's got nothin' to do
With the gracing presence of Annie McGrew

The town folks gossip about why you're there
Uninvited but you go without a care
To the wakes and weddings and all the county fairs
Just a few more to ignore their obvious stares

Oh Annie, where were you today?
You missed two weddings and the mayor's wake
We thought you'd be here for your share of the brew
But today's the day you left us dear Annie McGrew

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They'll pass some to you
Your coffin's filled up with growlers of booze
My family's heartbroke and that's all to do
With the final passing of Annie McGrew

KING'S CROWN

I can do anything, when I'm on the tear
Bench press my rust bucket Ford ten feet in the air
I'll down two Guinness, for your every one
Kiss the pretty girls on the lips and when it's said and done...

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I'm taller than the Titanic and I'll sink 'em just as quick
Shot for shot with any bloke 'til my liver turns red sick
Dance through my reel and jig, throw 'em down twelve whiskeys brown
Maybe you'll understand me girl as I wear this drunken crown

I can do anything when I'm on the tear
I been locked in a wine-o's tank just on a stupid dare
So set 'em up me lads I'm not to be outdone
And I ain't gonna leave this stool while I'm on the run

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King's crown upon my head It's woven in my hair
I can do anything when I'm on the tear
The devil has came for me I'll bid you blokes farewell
I don't see those pearly gates I'm headed straight for...

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HIDEAWAY

Sun and sand in a foreign land
Duty bound in a phony war
Red X marks another wasted day
Still don't know what we're fighting for

Looking to make some sense of it all
And for answers I may never find
Searching for reasons why we're all still here
And to get a little peace of mind

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Happiness is just a memory away
In my heart and my mind is where you stay
Until I'm home forever
You are my hideaway

I close my eyes and there you are
You're my dream's one and only star
You're my heart, my soul, my everything
You are my hideaway

Look at you holding it together
Fighting tears you won't let them see
Wearing every hat upon the rack
You're stronger than I could ever be

A loving wife without her man
Raising a son without his dad
You knew that this could happen
But you never thought it could be this bad

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Happiness is just a memory away
In your heart and your mind is where I'll stay
Until I'm in your arms again
I'll be your hideaway

Time and tide may keep us far
But I'm still there wherever you are
Now and forever more my love
I'll be your hideaway

Little man growing up too fast
Time I know is forever lost
Man of the house till I return
But we both know that Mom is boss

I only pray that you're proud of me
And someday you will understand
Sacrifice and honor are both things
That help you one day to become a man

TRAMPOLINE

As I sit, alone as I can be
I found out how drunk one man can be
Another cigarette it burns down
Another shot, now the ground

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Trampoline, god let this be free from me
Trampoline, god let this be free from me

Lay on my back, cool grass under me
I awake from my coldest dream
I awoke on your trampoline

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Remember those two looks that said farewell to me?
Morning's mud black eyes set my body free
Her magic raven hair slept under me
And I walked away from your trampoline

My soberness is somber
Her memory's a closed door
Is that what my coming home is supposed to be for?

As I sit, alone as I can be
I found out how drunk one man can be
Another cigarette it burns down
Another shot, now the ground

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THE RING

Never caught your name
Never smelled your hair
Never danced in the rain
In the Door County air
Never held your hand
While you were scared
I'm just wearing my ring

Driving back home
Thinking of you
Driving in my van on this road riding
Heading so far away from you
Never held your hand
While you cried
I'm still wearing my ring

Three weeks away
Hope to smell your hair
Maybe kiss in the rain
Have a dance in the moonlight air
Hope to hold your hand
While you smile
And you'll be wearing my ring

LAST WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Typical work, typical day
I woke up yesterday morning in my usual way
Chug a little coffee, wolfed a lotta lunch
Some barking from my boss
I'm in my usual crunch
Not much motivation, not getting much done
Then the call came it made me grin
"Why don't we stop for one?"

Well it started like any other
Went toward the city lights
Seemed like a good idea, even on a school night
"Sure I'll stop for one!" (But that means two or three)
I soon found out I should have shut my mouth
(And had my doubts) about...

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Last Wednesday Night
One or two of these I'll be 'Feelin' Alright'
My friends are coming in, we'll go to the twilight
'Cause we don't have to worry 'til the morning light

So we walked into the pub
Saw a typical crowd
We started off slow, didn't mean to get too loud
But it was time to wind down, as I was gettin' wound up
Then the crew came in, my friends and my kin
And so begins...

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Well let's order just one more
"You're not walking out that door!" Too late it's poured
And now you got to drink it
We'll put our money in the slot
It's time to crank that loud juke box
We know you'll like this song a lot
And now you got to sing it

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MILES AHEAD, MILES BEHIND

Gotta climb the mountain
I need to reach that star
With a little luck upon my side
The trip won't be too far

Daddy told me son you go for your dreams
And I will stay right here by your side
Without your dreams a man ain't worth a damn
Without the goal there ain't no pride

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Roll on down the road
Little voice says keep on going
Roll on down the line
'Cause I can't waste any more time
Miles ahead, miles behind
Miles ahead, miles behind

With the wind at my face
Blowing me two steps back
I know that I must stay focused now
To get me back on that track

Mama told son keep your eyes on the prize
You are young and you have time to burn
Now on the journey you may stumble you may fall
Just take with you those lessons learned

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Bend me to your candlelight
Point me on my way
When I find what I've been searching for
I'll be back with you to stay

Cassie tell me that you love me
And that you'll always understand
A man's got to do what a man has got to do and lord knows
I'm only following destiny's plan

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TULLAMORE DEW

Moonshiner, moonshiner, oh how I love thee
I first fell in love, I was only nineteen
She wore a black velvet band
And she rode a top the Darby ram

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It's all for me grog, valley-o in the bog
Tim Finnegan's wake, get your trotters to shake
Nancy, and Paddy, sip of Jameson, too
But nothing quite moves me like the Tullamore Dew

Drinking the cider, a rover who's wilder
Been drunk on whiskey in the jar
Met the County Down's star
Me brother Sylvest is a big strong man
And I sing 'em best with a black and tan

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To all of you, our dancing fans
Thank you for welcoming us, we're the Sandcarver band
We sing of love, sadness and cheer
And we cannot wait to play back here

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Hidey hidey hidey ho, people don't you know
There's nothing we like more
Than when you're dancin' for our show