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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mark Knopfler
Guitar
Martin Fay
Fiddle
Seán Keane
Fiddle
Kevin Conneff
Bodhrán Drum
Matt Molloy
Flute
Paddy Moloney
Uilleann Pipes
Derek Bell
Harp
Paul Brady
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mark Knopfler
Arranger
Paddy Moloney
Arranger
Paul Brady
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Paddy Moloney
Producer
Brian Masterson
Engineer
Alistair McMillan
Assistant Engineer
Lyrics
When first I came to Ireland
Some pleasure for to find
It's there I spied a damsel fair
Most pleasing to my mind
Her rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes
Like arrows pierced my breast
They call her lovely Molly O
The Lily of the West
One day as I was walking
Down by a shady grove
I espied a Lord of high degree
Conversing with my love
She sang a song delightful
While I was sore oppressed
Saying "I bid adieu to Molly O
The Lily of the West..."
I stepped up with my rapier
And my dagger in my hand
And dragged him from my false love
And boldly bid him stand
But being mad with desperation
I swore I'd pierce his breast
I was then deceived by Molly O
The Lily of the West
I then did stand my trial
And boldly I did plead
A flaw was in my indictment found
And that soon had me freed
That beauty bright I did adore
The judge did her address
"Now go, you faithless Molly O
The Lily of the West."
Now that I've gained my liberty
A-roving I will go
I'll ramble through old Ireland
And travel Scotland o'er
Tho' she thought to swear my life away
She still disturbs my rest
I still must style her Molly O
The Lily of the West
Writer(s): Paul Joseph Gerald Mary Brady, Paddy Moloney, Mark Knopfler
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