The Holy Ground Lyrics
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The Holy Ground
Fare thee well, my lovely Dinah, a thousand times adieu.
We are goin' away from the Holy Ground and the girls we all love true.
We will sail the salt seas over and we'll return for sure,
To see again the girls we love and the Holy Ground once more.
(Shouted) Fine girl you are!
You're the girl I do adore,
And still I live in hopes to see the Holy Ground once more.
(Shouted) Fine girl you are!
And now the storm is raging and we are far from the shore;
And the poor old ship is tossin' about and the rigging is all torn.
And the secrets of my mind, my love, you're the girl I do adore,
And still I live in hopes to see the Holy Ground once more.
(Shouted) Fine girl you are!
You're the girl I do adore,
And still I live in hopes to see the Holy Ground once more.
(Shouted) Fine girl you are!
And now the storm is over and we are safe and well
We will go into a public house and we'll sit and drink like hell!.
We will drink strong ale and porter and we'll make the rafters roar,
And when our money is all spent we will go to sea once more.
(Shouted) Fine girl you are!
You're the girl I do adore,
And still I live in hopes to see the Holy Ground once more.
(Shouted) Fine girl you are!
You're the girl I do adore,
And still I live in hopes to see the Holy Ground once more.
(Shouted) Fine girl you are!
Song Details
✍️ Writer: Traditional
📝Song Brief:
The Holy Ground is a spirited Irish sea‑song closely associated with Cobh in County Cork, once a bustling port for sailors and emigrants. The song captures the warmth of a farewell before a voyage, mixing light‑hearted humour with affection for home and the people left behind. Its chorus, often sung with great energy, reflects the camaraderie of the crew and the promise of a safe return.
- Holy Ground
A nickname for a district in Cobh (Queenstown), County Cork, traditionally associated with sailors, dockside life, and lively social gatherings. In the song, it represents home, and the warmth of a farewell before a voyage. - Porter
A dark, malty beer widely enjoyed in Ireland during the 18th and 19th centuries. It was a common drink in coastal towns and portside pubs, often mentioned in sea‑songs and working‑class ballads. - Adieu
A farewell expression meaning “goodbye,” borrowed from French. In traditional songs it often carries a warm, affectionate tone, suggesting a sincere parting rather than a permanent goodbye.
🍀 Genre: Traditional Irish Folk Song
👥 Covers: The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The Wolfe Tones, The Dubliners, The Kilkennys, The Mary Wallopers.
🎤 Featured Artist: The High Kings
💿 Album: The High Kings Live In Ireland
Released: 15 April, 2011
Format: CD
Tracks: 16
Label: Celtic Collections
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