Preab San OL Song lyrics and guitar chords
A traditional folk song recorded by Luke Kelly and Ciaran Bourke. This is a duet where Luke sings a verse in English and Ciaran sings in Gaelige. I haven't got the Gaeilge art of the song yet. This one is all about spending it while you have it, no point waiting until it's too late. The sheet music notes are included. But there's some as Gaeilge lyrics here.Preab san ol sheet music lyrics and chords with tin whistle notes included. Preab san ol sheet music and tin whistle notes in Irish now added plus the mandolin / tenor banjo tab. Also recorded by Maria McCool.
[D]Why spend your leisure bereft of [G]pleasure
A massing [A]treasure why scrape and [D]save?
[D]Why look so canny at ev'ry [G]penny?
You'll take no money[A] within the [D]grave
Landlords and [A]gentry with all their [Em]plenty
Must still go [D]empty where e'er they're [A]bound
So to my [D]thinking we'd best be [G]drinking
Our glasses [A]clinking and round and [D]round
[D]King Solomon's glory, so famed in [G]story
Was far out[A]shone by the lillies [D]guise
[D]But hard winds harden both field and [G]garden
Pleading for [A]pardon, the lily [D]dies
Life's but a [A]bauble of toil and [Em]trouble
The feathered [D]arrow, once shot ne'er [A]found
So, lads and [D]lasses, because life [G]passes
Come fill your [A]glasses for another [D]round
[D]The huckster greedy, he blinds the [G]needy
Their strifes un[A]heeding, shouts "Money [D]down!"
[D]This special vices, his fancy [G]prices
For a florin [A]value he'll charge a [D]crown
With hump for [A]tramel, the scripture's [Em]chamel
Missed the [D]needle's eye and so came to [A]ground
Why pine for[D] riches, while still you've [G]stitches
To hold your [A]britches up Another [D]round!
A massing [A]treasure why scrape and [D]save?
[D]Why look so canny at ev'ry [G]penny?
You'll take no money[A] within the [D]grave
Landlords and [A]gentry with all their [Em]plenty
Must still go [D]empty where e'er they're [A]bound
So to my [D]thinking we'd best be [G]drinking
Our glasses [A]clinking and round and [D]round
[D]King Solomon's glory, so famed in [G]story
Was far out[A]shone by the lillies [D]guise
[D]But hard winds harden both field and [G]garden
Pleading for [A]pardon, the lily [D]dies
Life's but a [A]bauble of toil and [Em]trouble
The feathered [D]arrow, once shot ne'er [A]found
So, lads and [D]lasses, because life [G]passes
Come fill your [A]glasses for another [D]round
[D]The huckster greedy, he blinds the [G]needy
Their strifes un[A]heeding, shouts "Money [D]down!"
[D]This special vices, his fancy [G]prices
For a florin [A]value he'll charge a [D]crown
With hump for [A]tramel, the scripture's [Em]chamel
Missed the [D]needle's eye and so came to [A]ground
Why pine for[D] riches, while still you've [G]stitches
To hold your [A]britches up Another [D]round!
Maria McCool song Preab San Ol
Ciarán Bourke was a key figure in the development and popularization of Irish folk music during the mid-20th century. As a member of the renowned folk group The Dubliners, Bourke helped to introduce traditional Irish music to a wider audience and played a crucial role in the revival and preservation of this rich cultural heritage.
Born in Dublin in 1935, Bourke was exposed to Irish traditional music from a young age. He grew up in a family that valued Irish culture and he was surrounded by music, song and dance. His early exposure to this vibrant musical tradition would have a lasting impact on his life and career.
In his teenage years, Bourke became fascinated with the Irish uilleann pipes, a traditional Irish instrument known for its haunting and melodious sound. He began to teach himself how to play and soon became proficient enough to join the local folk music scene in Dublin. It was during this time that he met fellow musicians Ronnie Drew and Luke Kelly, with whom he would later form The Dubliners.
The Dubliners were formed in 1962 and quickly gained a reputation for their energetic and authentic performances of Irish folk music. Bourke’s uilleann pipes, along with Drew’s guitar and Kelly’s banjo, became an integral part of the group’s unique sound. Their music was a fusion of traditional Irish tunes and contemporary lyrics, often reflecting the social and political issues of the time.
Bourke’s contribution to The Dubliners extended beyond his musical abilities. He was also known for his charismatic stage presence and his ability to engage audiences with his storytelling and humor. His love for Irish culture and history was evident in the songs he chose to perform and the stories he shared, making the group’s performances not only entertaining but also educational.
The popularity of The Dubliners grew rapidly, both in Ireland and internationally. They became known as one of the leading groups in the Irish folk music revival of the 1960s and 1970s. Their music inspired a new generation of musicians and helped to bring Irish traditional music to a wider audience.
Born in Dublin in 1935, Bourke was exposed to Irish traditional music from a young age. He grew up in a family that valued Irish culture and he was surrounded by music, song and dance. His early exposure to this vibrant musical tradition would have a lasting impact on his life and career.
In his teenage years, Bourke became fascinated with the Irish uilleann pipes, a traditional Irish instrument known for its haunting and melodious sound. He began to teach himself how to play and soon became proficient enough to join the local folk music scene in Dublin. It was during this time that he met fellow musicians Ronnie Drew and Luke Kelly, with whom he would later form The Dubliners.
The Dubliners were formed in 1962 and quickly gained a reputation for their energetic and authentic performances of Irish folk music. Bourke’s uilleann pipes, along with Drew’s guitar and Kelly’s banjo, became an integral part of the group’s unique sound. Their music was a fusion of traditional Irish tunes and contemporary lyrics, often reflecting the social and political issues of the time.
Bourke’s contribution to The Dubliners extended beyond his musical abilities. He was also known for his charismatic stage presence and his ability to engage audiences with his storytelling and humor. His love for Irish culture and history was evident in the songs he chose to perform and the stories he shared, making the group’s performances not only entertaining but also educational.
The popularity of The Dubliners grew rapidly, both in Ireland and internationally. They became known as one of the leading groups in the Irish folk music revival of the 1960s and 1970s. Their music inspired a new generation of musicians and helped to bring Irish traditional music to a wider audience.
Preab san ol sheet music and tin whistle notes in Irish
Preab san ol sheet music lyrics and chords with tin whistle notes
Preab san Ol mandolin / Tenor Banjo tab
