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A blacksmith courted me
Nine months and better
He fairly won my heart
Wrote me this letter
With his hammer in his hand
He looked so very clever
And if I was with my love
I’d live forever.

But where is my love gone
With his cheeks like two roses
And his good black billycock on
Decked round with primroses
I’m afraid the scorching sun
Will shine and burn his beauty
And if I was with my love
I’d do my duty.

Strange news is come to town
Strange news is carried
Strange news flies up and down
That my love is married.
And I wish them both much joy
Though they can’t even hear me
And may God reward them well
For the slighting of me.

Oh what did you promise me
When you lay down beside me
You said you’d marry me
And not deny me
Her lips grew pale and wan
It made a poor heart tremble
To think she loved a one
And he proved deceitful.

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from Amadan Aisling: The Fool's Dream, released July 16, 2022

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Amadan Aisling Lansing, Michigan

Amadan Aisling is Gaelic for "Fool's Dream." We are Steve Rohs (Irish flute, mandolins, banjo, accordion, pennywhistle & vocals), Ann Neff-Rohs (bodhran & vocals) & Dave Rohs (guitars, octave mandolin, harmonium, & vocals). Amadan Aisling explores the intersection between Irish music and related sorts of Trans-Atlantic folk music. ... more

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