Name: The Rocks of Bawn
Duration: P00H04M58S
Description: Trad Irish song from the 18th century

The Rocks of Bawn

from ep2 by Casey Neill

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Trad Irish song from the 18th century

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Come all you loyal heroes wherever you may be
Don’t hire with any master 'til you know what your work will be
For you must rise up early from the clear daylight 'til the dawn
I'm afraid you'll ne'er be able to plough the rocks of Bawn

Oh rise up lovely Sweeney and give yer horse some hay
And give him a good feed of oats before you go away
Don’t feed him on soft turnips take him out on your green lawn
I'm afraid he'll ne'er be able to plough the rocks of Bawn

Sweeny, lovely Sweeney you have me nearly robbed
You’re sitting by the fireside with dúidín in your gob
You’re sitting by the fireside from the clear daylight 'til the dawn
I'm afraid you'll ne'er be able to plough the rocks of Bawn

My hands they are well worn and my stockings they are thin
My heart is always trembling I'm afraid I might give in
My heart is always trembling from the clear daylight 'til the dawn
I'm afraid I'll ne'er be able to plough the rocks of Bawn

I wish the Queen of England would send for me in time
And place me in a regiment all in my youth and prime
I would fight for Ireland’s glory from the clear daylight 'til dawn
And I never would return again to plough the rocks of Bawn

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from ep2, released November 13, 2020

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Casey Neill & The Norway Rats Portland, Oregon

CASEY NEILL & THE NORWAY RATS are a crack gang of musicians from Portland Oregon. Their sound combines high energy diesel fueled rave-ups and haunting ballads. Neill's weather beaten narratives celebrate miscreants, and explore the hidden corners of the American landscape. ... more

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