Meet Me At The Pillar Lyrics And Chords
Sean and Frank O' Meara. Another song by Sean and Frank ,recorded by Jim McCann, the video is The Dublin City Ramblers with Patsy Watchorn. Also recorded by Simon Casey and by Ciara McCafferty. An Irish folk / ballad song. In the song's title is the word ''Pillar'' which means Nelson's Pillar which used to stand in O'Connell Street Dublin before it was blown up by The I.R.A. in 1966. Nelson's Farewell [ lyrics ] is a song that's all about the explosion.
I was[C] walking down by Island Bridge just doing as I [G]please
This April day the sun was warm
There was but a gentle[C] breeze
I wandered up the old stone[C7] steps into the Phoenix [F]Park
To watch the children laugh and[G] play
In the hours before the[C] dark.
I strolled up the monument and lay down on the ground
Then people started crying when they heard the battle sound
I don't know what came over me for a moment I could hear
The echo of a soldier's voice kept calling in my ear
Met me at the Pillar son, met me there at noon
I need you brave young Irishmen, there is something we must do.
Chorus:
Meet[C] me at the[F] Pillar son,Please meet me there at [C]noon,I need you brave young[G] Irishmen,there's something we must[C] do,please meet me at the[F] pillar son , for it still is not too[C] late
It's time to sing a[G] freedom song
Come soon I cannot[C] wait
I turned around to see this man but nobody was there
In the distance I could here the Drums
Yet it's stillness fill the air
I closed my eyes and in my dreams a soldier I could see
He said his name was Padraig Pearse [ song ] and he kept on calling me.
That awful night I lay awake and many times I cried
I could not answer his command no matter how I tried
There in the dark I did my best to say a silent prayer
That when they take him to his fate
He'll know how much I care.
This April day the sun was warm
There was but a gentle[C] breeze
I wandered up the old stone[C7] steps into the Phoenix [F]Park
To watch the children laugh and[G] play
In the hours before the[C] dark.
I strolled up the monument and lay down on the ground
Then people started crying when they heard the battle sound
I don't know what came over me for a moment I could hear
The echo of a soldier's voice kept calling in my ear
Met me at the Pillar son, met me there at noon
I need you brave young Irishmen, there is something we must do.
Chorus:
Meet[C] me at the[F] Pillar son,Please meet me there at [C]noon,I need you brave young[G] Irishmen,there's something we must[C] do,please meet me at the[F] pillar son , for it still is not too[C] late
It's time to sing a[G] freedom song
Come soon I cannot[C] wait
I turned around to see this man but nobody was there
In the distance I could here the Drums
Yet it's stillness fill the air
I closed my eyes and in my dreams a soldier I could see
He said his name was Padraig Pearse [ song ] and he kept on calling me.
That awful night I lay awake and many times I cried
I could not answer his command no matter how I tried
There in the dark I did my best to say a silent prayer
That when they take him to his fate
He'll know how much I care.
Alternative guitar chords for the key of G Major.
I was[G] walking down by Island Bridge just doing as I [D]please
This April day the sun was warm
There was but a gentle[G] breeze
I wandered up the old stone[G7] steps into the Phoenix [C]Park
To watch the children laugh and[D] play
In the hours before the[G] dark.
Chorus:
Meet[G] me at the[C] Pillar son,Please meet me there at [G]noon,I need you brave young[D] Irishmen,there's something we must[G] do,please meet me at the[C] pillar son , for it still is not too[G] late
It's time to sing a[D] freedom song
Come soon I cannot[G] wait
I was[G] walking down by Island Bridge just doing as I [D]please
This April day the sun was warm
There was but a gentle[G] breeze
I wandered up the old stone[G7] steps into the Phoenix [C]Park
To watch the children laugh and[D] play
In the hours before the[G] dark.
Chorus:
Meet[G] me at the[C] Pillar son,Please meet me there at [G]noon,I need you brave young[D] Irishmen,there's something we must[G] do,please meet me at the[C] pillar son , for it still is not too[G] late
It's time to sing a[D] freedom song
Come soon I cannot[G] wait
Jim McCann song Meet Me At The Pillar Son
Here's the list of Irish rebel songs sheet music / tin whistle notes in that pdf ebook.
The price is €8.90. You'll be diverted to the download page after payment.
Any problems please let me know. [email protected]
The price is €8.90. You'll be diverted to the download page after payment.
Any problems please let me know. [email protected]
Below is the ebook list of Irish Folk Songs with guitar chords
in 3 keys. Price €8.90 and I'll email the ebook after purchase .
The chords are suited to ukulele, banjo or mandolin also.
Martin
in 3 keys. Price €8.90 and I'll email the ebook after purchase .
The chords are suited to ukulele, banjo or mandolin also.
Martin
"Meet Me at the Pillar" is an Irish folk song written by Seán and Frank O'Meara, who are also known for composing the song "Grace." The song reflects on Ireland's struggle for independence, particularly focusing on the events of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Themes and Meaning
Themes and Meaning
- Historical Significance of Nelson's Pillar: The "Pillar" in the song refers to Nelson's Pillar, a prominent monument that once stood on O'Connell Street in Dublin. Erected in honor of British Admiral Horatio Nelson, it became a symbol of British rule in Ireland. The monument was destroyed in 1966.
- Connection to the 1916 Easter Rising: The song's narrative evokes the spirit of the 1916 Easter Rising, a pivotal event in Irish history where Irish republicans sought to end British rule and establish an independent Irish Republic. The lyrics reference Pádraig Pearse, one of the leaders of the uprising, who is portrayed as calling upon young Irishmen to join the cause.
- Personal Reflection and Call to Action: The narrator experiences a vision or dream where Pearse urges him to meet at the Pillar, symbolizing a call to participate in the fight for freedom. This reflects the internal conflict and sense of duty felt by many Irish people during the revolutionary period.
- Legacy and Memory: The song serves as a reminder of Ireland's struggle for independence and honors the memory of those who fought and sacrificed for the nation's freedom.
The GPO Dublin altered photo
