Christy Moore - The Boys Of Barr Na Sráide Lyrics






Oh, the town, it climbs the mountains and looks upon the sea
At sleeping time or waking time, it's there I'd like to be
To walk again those kindly streets, the place where life began
With the Boys of Barr na Sráide who hunted for the wren

With cudgels stout they roamed about to hunt for the dreólín*
We searched for birds in every furze from Litir to Dooneen
We danced for joy beneath the sky, life held no print nor plan
When the Boys of Barr na Sráide went hunting for the wren

And when the hills were bleedin' and the rifles were aflame
To the rebel homes of Kerry the Saxon strangers came
But the men who dared the Auxies and fought the Black-and-Tan
Were the Boys of Barr na Sráide who hunted for the wren

But now they toil in foreign soil where they have made their way
Deep in the heart of London or over on Broadway
And I am left to sing their deeds and praise them while I can
Those Boys of Barr na Sráide who hunted for the wren

And here's a health to them tonight wherever they may be
By the groves of Carham river or the slope of Bean 'a Tí
John Daly and Batt Andy and the Sheehans, Con and Dan
And the Boys of Barr na Sráide who hunted for the wren

When the wheel of life runs out and peace come over me
Just take me back to that old town between the hills and sea
I'll take my rest in those green fields, the place where life began
With those Boys of Barr na Sráide who hunted for the wren





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  1. J.... O....

    Cahersiveen u mean

  2. s.... ....

    This outstanding ballad always brings a tear to my eye. Go hálainn ar fad.

  3. L.... ....

    The song pace is too funereal. Needs x2 speed at least with a bit of passion in the voice. This effort here would make an insomniac nod off....YAWN.

  4. b.... t....

    christy once again his voice paints beautiful imagery.

  5. S.... �....

    Cahersiveen

  6. M.... o....

    Fucking insult to cahersiveen!

  7. A.... H....

    Crying, & I don't know why.

  8. M.... P....

    LYRICS:
    Oh the town, it climbs the mountains and looks upon the sea
    At sleeping time or waking time, it’s there I’d like to be
    To walk again those kindly streets, the place where life began
    With the Boys of Barr na Sráide who hunted for the wren

    With cudgels stout, they roamed about to hunt for the dreólín
    We searched for birds in every furze from Litir to Dooneen
    We danced for joy beneath the sky, life held no print nor plan
    When the Boys of Barr na Sráide went hunting for the wren

    And when the hills were bleeding and the rifles were aflame
    To the rebel homes of Kerry the Saxon strangers came
    But the men who dared the Auxies and fought the Black-and-Tan
    Were the Boys of Barr na Sráide who hunted for the wren

    But now they toil in foreign soil where they have made their way
    Deep in the heart of London or over on Broadway
    And I am left to sing their deeds and praise them while I can
    Those Boys of Barr na Sráide who hunted for the wren

    And here’s a health to them tonight wherever they may be
    By the groves of Carham river or the slope of Bean ‘a Tí
    John Daly and Batt Andy and the Sheehans, Con and Dan
    And the Boys of Barr na Sráide who hunted for the wren

    When the wheel of life runs out and peace come over me
    Just take me back to that old town between the hills and sea
    I’ll take my rest in those green fields, the place where life began
    With those Boys of Barr na Sráide who hunted for the wren

    M.... P....

    Actually, it,s Fat Andy.

    M.... P....

    And its Beentee thanks for the lyrics

  9. t.... b....

    If you want to unearth an expert in Ireland just make a mistake

  10. T.... G....

    What can I say to this song? Amazing! Wonderful!

  11. R.... N....

    Christy always good but listen to Donie Nolan singing.Best version ever I think.

  12. L.... G....

    A little disappointed with Christy here. It's not within an asses roar of Annemarie O' Riordan's version.

    L.... G....

    Ha ha ha shows you where you have been. This was recorded in the 70's and you only hearing it the past year....please. you do not warrant a comment

  13. p.... n....

    Go hana mhaith a Cristóir. Amhran anseo go h'alainn ar fad.

  14. J.... F....

    I'm sure you all spotted Christy's delierate mistake, Bar na Sraide is in fact in Cahirsiveen and not Listowel

  15. r.... d....

    Best song ever !!

  16. M.... O....

    Excellent!!

  17. J.... D....

    O K. so it is Cahirciveen, perhaps Christy was taking poetic licence, but most Irish singers like to tell a tale of a song. You must admit he makes a great job of this Really good Kerry Anthem. 🤗🤗🤗

  18. z.... ....

    Aye ya. This one puts us all at ease, doesn't it? The strings behind Christy are pure magic, but he's the one here. I wonder if they'd ever consider another go?

  19. c.... ....

    I have been searching for this track since I lost the tape I had.I am at peace now.Jim.Liverpool.

  20. M.... O....

    Beautiful! It is in Cahirciveen.

    M.... O....

    Mary O'Shea

  21. L.... O....

    It's in cahersiveen, not listowel!

    L.... O....

    Correct beautiful Lucy

    L.... O....

    Everyone that loves this song knows that he made a mistake when he said listowel, relax

    L.... O....

    Lucy O' Shea o'shea are from Kerry by any chance

    L.... O....

    Fact anyone who knows this song knows well for sure....

    L.... O....

    He only said that to prove it was a live recording..A genuine mistake...A beautiful ballad ..I wouldn't be too sure if the poor little wren thinks the same way..

  22. M.... O....

    Beautiful!

  23. C.... H....

    Just made my very first visit to Cahersiveen last year and felt very welcomed! I'm probably related to 1/2 of Kerry--my father was born here in town....came to the States in 1962. I was born in the US, so this song has deep meaning for me. (my dad's name was Christy too) This is my fav version of this great song!! My father was probably one of the trouble makers up on the old road!

    C.... H....

    @Daniel O Shea Thank you, Daniel, I will find it. Are you related to the O'Sheas in Cahersiveen? The B&B on Church St is run by an O'Shea family and the building is connected to the very place my father was born!

    C.... H....

    Chantal Hill No I'm from Tralee I live in England now can't beat a good song My friend used to sing this and Luke Kelly the last of the great whales another powerful song if you're on Facebook there's a group called This is Kerry

    C.... H....

    Christopher-any chance she is related to a Desmond Moran? I have a photo of the first Cahersiveen Brass Band, and he is seated next to my grandfather, Michael Hogan.

    C.... H....

    Chantal, I'll have to look back in my research to see if there was a Desmond in the family. About what year was your photo taken ?

    C.... H....

    The photo says 1929-1930. My grandfather, Michael Hogan, died in 1944, so he would have been about 23 in the picture. From the pic, although it's black and white, Desmond has the lightest hair color of all 7 men. Looks like he has light eye color too.??? He was on drums...

  24. T.... O....


    We'll done christy

    T.... O....

    Tadhg OConnor oh fuck off

  25. M.... O....

    Best recorded version of this amazing song .  Remarkable Christy well done.

  26. J.... F....

    Awesome...love this song...Heard Christy many times at Barrowlands in Glasgow...

  27. S.... W....

    great screen name Leamhdearg abu

  28. E.... N....

    Christy you do a great job on this, great voice love it

    E.... N....

    Do you still use youtube?

  29. D.... B....

    The street still Exists but it is in Caherciveen -
    Listowel does not climb the mountain between the hill and sea and is not between Letter and Dooneen.

  30. a.... m....

    My Dad is 93 and his lifelong best friend has always sang this song for him. They both come from near Cahirciveen. Sadly the life long friend is nearing the end and I want to be able to sing this at the forthcoming funeral. Thank you for the post.

    a.... m....

    Theyd probably know my grandfather.

  31. o.... ....

    My granny was from Cahirciveen. I never met her, but cry whenever I hear this tune. Thanks for posting.

    o.... ....

    What was her name, if you don't mind me asking?

  32. D.... H....

    What a beautifully sung melody. The voices and the acoustic guitar creates a visual imprint on the soul. 8-)

  33. J.... M....

    Good on you Iseult; good on you too Christy for singing it, we all can make mistakes, I make loads of them and live :-)

    J.... M....

    Any relation to a Paddy McCrohan that played in the Brass Band?

  34. g.... ....

    Best version ever.