An Irish Tale Lyrics

An Irish Tale

Words & Music by P.A. Kelly

Emily, James and Martin

In the heather on the downs

Cold December's moon is waning

O'er the lights of Irish town

Here's a pole star to guide you

Follow closely, don't delay

The time is nigh, my children

For the breaking of the day

James, you lead the others

You were oldest by two years

Though you still cling to your memories

Do not wallow in your tears

Em and Martin, don't you dally!

It's time to leave Earthly delights

Light is hugging the horizon

Stealing darkness from our night

Emily, James and Martin

Born to give their mother joy

Born to live for fleeting moments

Darling girl and handsome boys

In the shadow of an instant

In the flicker of an eye

All was lost to them forever

In a final breathless sigh

For the Black Death was upon us

We were in the Reaper's sway

Twas the rats who ruled the earth

And we but bones they dragged away

Once a family bright and vibrant

Now just spirits in the night

We must live our lives in darkness

Shades that shun celestial light

Emily, James and Martin

In the heather on the downs

Cold December's moon is waning

O'er the streets of Irish town

Here's a comet's tail to ride on

Climb up quickly, don't delay

Light is hugging the horizon

Soon will break another day