The Ferryman Lyrics
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The Ferryman
Where the strawberry beds
Sweep down to the Liffey
You'll kiss away the worries from my brow
I loved you well today
And I'll love you more tomorrow
If you ever loved me Molly love me now
All the little boats are gone
From the breast of Anna Liffey
The ferrymen are stranded on the quay
The Dublin docks are dying
And a way of life is gone
And Molly it was part of you and me
Where the strawberry beds
Sweep down to the Liffey
You'll kiss away the worries from my brow
I loved you well today
And I'll love you more tomorrow
If you ever loved me Molly love me now
'Twas the only job I knew
It was hard but never lonely
The Liffey Ferry made a man of me
Now it's gone without a whisper
Forgotten even now
It's over Molly over can't you see
Where the strawberry beds
Sweep down to the Liffey
You'll kiss away the worries from my brow
I loved you well today
And I'll love you more tomorrow
If you ever loved me Molly love me now
[Instrumental]
Well now I spin me yarns
And spend me days in talking
I hear them whisper Charley's on the dole
But Molly we're still living
And Darling we're still young
And that river never ruled my heart or soul
Where the strawberry beds
Sweep down to the Liffey
You'll kiss away the worries from my brow
I loved you well today
And I'll love you more tomorrow
If you ever loved me Molly love me now
Where the strawberry beds
Sweep down to the Liffey
You'll kiss away the worries from my brow
I loved you well today
And I'll love you more tomorrow
If you ever loved me Molly love me now
I loved you well today
And I'll love you more tomorrow
If you ever loved me Molly love me now
Oh I loved you well today
And I'll love you more tomorrow
If you ever loved me Molly love me...
Song Details
🎶 Songwriter: Pete St. John - Irish folk singer-songwriter from Dublin, Ireland.
📝 Song Brief: The song gives an insight into the economic changes around Dublin with the docks dying and very little work for the ferry pilots.
It tells the story of a former ferryman expressing his thoughs to his wife Molly, about unemployment and the implications it will have on their lives. However, he remains optimistic - they are still young and 'alive', and life goes on regardless.
📖 Glossary:- The River Liffey — The main river flowing through the centre of Dublin, dividing the city into its north and south sides.
- Anna Liffey — From the Irish Abhainn na Life, meaning “River Liffey.” It is a poetic or affectionate name for the river, often used in songs and literature.
🍀 Genre: Irish Folk Song
👥 Covers: The Dubliners, The Irish Rovers, Gaelic Storm, Dublin City Ramblers, Patsy Watchorn, Patrick Clifford, Derek Ryan.
🎤 Featured Artists - Ceol
A young Irish folk band formed in 2022, quickly becoming one of the most visible new groups on the Irish folk scene. They blend traditional ballads, modern folk, and contemporary acoustic arrangements, and are part of a new wave of Irish folk artists bringing traditional music to younger audiences.
💿 Album: Ceol
Released: 15 December 2023
Format: Digital download / Streaming
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