The Parting Glass, Ireland's beloved folk song, is sure to lift your spirits. This song was once a popular New Year's Eve anthem in both Ireland and Scotland, before being replaced by Auld Lang Syne. It masterfully combines elements of joy and sorrow, resulting in a poignant yet uplifting melody. Although it may no longer be a staple of New Year festivities, The Parting Glass continues to be one of the most cherished traditional songs in Ireland.
The Parting Glass
Of all the money that e’er I had
I have spent it in good company
Oh and all the harm I’ve ever done
Alas, it was to none but me
And all I’ve done for want of wit
To memory now I can’t recall
So fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be to you all
So fill to me the parting glass
And drink a health whate’er befalls
Then gently rise and softly call
Good night and joy be to you all
Of all the comrades that e’er I had
They’re sorry for my going away
And all the sweethearts that e’er I had
They would wish me one more day to stay
But since it fell into my lot
That I should rise and you should not
I’ll gently rise and softly call
Good night and joy be to you all
So fill to me the parting glass
And drink a health whate’er befalls
Then gently rise and softly call
Good night and joy be to you all
But since it fell into my lot
That I should rise and you should not
I’ll gently rise and softly call
Good night and joy be to you all
So fill to me the parting glass
And drink a health whate’er befalls
Then gently rise and softly call
Good night and joy be to you all
Good night and joy be to you all
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: David Anthony Downes / Trad
The Parting Glass lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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