“Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore”

Description

The singer tells of setting sail from (Londonderry), bound for America. He looks long on the beloved Irish coast he is leaving. A hard voyage brings him to America, where he and his friends say farewell. (He hopes to return home and marry his girl)

References

1. SHenry H192, pp. 101-102, "The Shamrock Shore" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. Ranson, p. 55, "The Shamrock Shore" (1 text)
3. McBride 62, "The Shamrock Shore" (1 text, 1 tune)
4. DT, PADDYGRN* PADDYGR2*
5. Roud #1419
6. BI, HHH192