Galway City

As I roved out through Galway city
At the hour of twelve at night
Who should I see but a handsome damsel
Combing her hair by candlelight

"Lassie, I have come a-courting
Your fine favours for to win
And if you'll but smile upon me
Next Sunday night I'll call again"

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"So to me you came a-courting
My fine favours for to win
What would give me the greatest pleasure
If you never did call again

What would I do when I go walking
Walking out in the morning dew?
What would I do when I go walking
Walking out with a lad like you?"

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"Lassie, I have gold and silver
Lassie, I have houses and land
Lassie, I have ships on the ocean
They'll be all at your command"

"What do I care for your ships on the ocean?
What do I care for your houses and land?
What do I care for your gold and silver?
All I want is a handsome man"

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Did you ever see the grass in the morning
All bedecked with jewels rare?
Did you ever see a handsome lassie
Diamonds sparkling in her hair?

Did you ever see a copper kettle
Mended with an old tin can?
Did you ever see a handsome lassie
Married off to an ugly man?

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