“The Galway Shawl”
Description
The singer walks out in May and sees a beautiful girl in a Galway shawl. He comes to her home and meets her parents. She sings beautifully to his musical accompaniment. He leaves the next morning, but cannot stop thinking of her.
Recordings
- Margaret Barry, "The Galway Shawl" (on IRMBarry-Fairs)
References
- SHenry H652, p. 269, "The Galway Shawl" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, GLWYSHWL*
- Roud #2737
- BI, HHH652