The Belle of Derryagh by Moses Teggart. Springfield, Mass. U.S., America. August 10, 1901. ***** |
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These boys from up the country, ***** |
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The ould men laugh an’ listen, An’ then wi’ them agree; The young blades sit an’ snigger, Then slyly wink at me. These boys from up the country Have been enchanted – Bagh! They never lapped their arms roun’ The Belle of Derryagh. |
An’ while their busy talkin’, A crowd soon gathers roun,- Some chaps from the far houses, An’ some from down the town. The strangers tell of light----- heels An’ twinklin’ ankles – Bagh! At dance or ball they never met The Belle of Derryagh. |
These boys from up the country, When down for turf they come, About the beauty of their girls They’d talk ye deaf and dumb. They’ll tell ye they have tasted lips As sweet as honey – Bagh! They never kissed at milkin’ time The Belle of Derryagh. |