Shanagolden Lyrics And Chords
Sean Mc Carthy wrote this song. is Paddy Day does a beautiful version of this song, Its a song you don't hear a lot of any more, So come on lads and lassies put this on in your list Guitar Players, Try a capo on the second fret and you will be in the key of D. Shanagolden It was also recorded by Danny Doyle, Margo O'Donnell, Peggy Sweeney, Don Stiffe, Connie Foley and Nita Norry.
Shanagolden is a small village in County Limerick, Ireland, known for its peaceful, picturesque surroundings and rich history. The village is also the subject of the famous Irish ballad "Shanagolden," which romanticizes the area and recalls stories of love, war, and longing.
About the Village of Shanagolden
The Song "Shanagolden"The ballad "Shanagolden" is one of the best-known Irish songs associated with the village. Its lyrics are steeped in themes of love, loss, and nostalgia:
Cultural SignificanceShanagolden, both the place and the song, hold an important place in Irish folk culture. The village’s idyllic scenery and the ballad’s emotive storytelling make it a symbol of love, longing, and Irish resilience.
About the Village of Shanagolden
- Location: Shanagolden is located in west County Limerick, near the Shannon Estuary. The area is surrounded by lush countryside, rolling hills, and historical landmarks.
- Historical Significance: The region has deep historical roots, dating back to medieval times. Shanagolden's name is thought to derive from the Irish "Seanghualainn," meaning "Old Shoulder" or "Old Hill," possibly referring to the nearby hills or old fortifications.
- Local Attractions:
- Foynes Flying Boat Museum: Located near Shanagolden, this museum celebrates the history of transatlantic flying boats and the invention of Irish coffee.
- Knockpatrick Gardens: A beautiful, privately-owned garden open to the public, showcasing vibrant flora and offering stunning views of the estuary.
- Historic Ruins: There are several castle ruins and remnants of old churches that hint at the area’s medieval past.
The Song "Shanagolden"The ballad "Shanagolden" is one of the best-known Irish songs associated with the village. Its lyrics are steeped in themes of love, loss, and nostalgia:
- Love Story: The song tells the story of a young couple whose lives are changed by war. The man goes off to fight, and the woman is left behind in Shanagolden, waiting for his return.
- Longing and Heartache: Like many traditional Irish ballads, "Shanagolden" captures a sense of deep yearning and melancholy, reflecting the pain of separation and the uncertainty of war.
- Connection to Place: The references to Shanagolden’s natural beauty—its golden fields and rolling hills—highlight the deep connection to home and heritage, common themes in Irish music.
Cultural SignificanceShanagolden, both the place and the song, hold an important place in Irish folk culture. The village’s idyllic scenery and the ballad’s emotive storytelling make it a symbol of love, longing, and Irish resilience.
Shanagolden Song Words And Chords In C Major.
The [C]cold winds from the [Am]mountains, are [F]calling soft to [C]me,
The [G]smell of scented [Em]heather, brings [Am]bitter memo[G7]ries,
The [G]wild and lonely [Em]eagle, up [Am]in the summer [G7]sky,
Flies [Am]high or Shanna[F]golden, where my young Willy [C]lies
Do [C]you remember [Am]darling, we [F]walked the moonlit [C]road,
I [G]held you in my [Em]arms then, I'd [Am]never let you [G7]go,
Our [G]hands they were ent[Em]wined my love [Am]all in the pale moon[G7]light,
By the [Am]fields of Shana[F]golden, on a lonely winter’s [C]night.
Then [C]came the call to [Am]arms love, and the [F]hills they were a[C]flamed,
Down [G]from the silent [Em]mountains, the [Am]Saxon strangers [G7]came,
I [G]held you in my [Em]arms then, my [Am]young heart wild with [G7]fear,
By the [Am]fields of Shana[F]golden, in the spring time of the [C]year.
And you [C]fought them darling [Am]Willy, all [F]through those summer [C]days,
I [G]heard the rifles [Em]firing, in the [Am]mountains far a[G7]way,
I [G]held you in my [Em]arms then, your [Am]blood ran free and [G7]bright,
And [Am]you died in Shana[F]golden on a lonely winter’s [C]night.
Oh but [C]that was long a[Am]go my love, and our [F]son grows fine and [C]tall,
The [G]hills they are at [Em]peace again, the [Am]Saxon strangers [G7]gone,
There's [G]roses on your [Em]grave my love, there's [Am]an eagle in the [G7]sky,
Flying [Am]high or Shana[F]golden, where my young Willy [C]died.
The [C]cold winds from the [Am]mountains, are [F]calling soft to [C]me,
The [G]smell of scented [Em]heather, brings [Am]bitter memo[G7]ries,
The [G]wild and lonely [Em]eagle, up [Am]in the summer [G7]sky,
Flies [Am]high or Shanna[F]golden, where my young Willy [C]lies
Do [C]you remember [Am]darling, we [F]walked the moonlit [C]road,
I [G]held you in my [Em]arms then, I'd [Am]never let you [G7]go,
Our [G]hands they were ent[Em]wined my love [Am]all in the pale moon[G7]light,
By the [Am]fields of Shana[F]golden, on a lonely winter’s [C]night.
Then [C]came the call to [Am]arms love, and the [F]hills they were a[C]flamed,
Down [G]from the silent [Em]mountains, the [Am]Saxon strangers [G7]came,
I [G]held you in my [Em]arms then, my [Am]young heart wild with [G7]fear,
By the [Am]fields of Shana[F]golden, in the spring time of the [C]year.
And you [C]fought them darling [Am]Willy, all [F]through those summer [C]days,
I [G]heard the rifles [Em]firing, in the [Am]mountains far a[G7]way,
I [G]held you in my [Em]arms then, your [Am]blood ran free and [G7]bright,
And [Am]you died in Shana[F]golden on a lonely winter’s [C]night.
Oh but [C]that was long a[Am]go my love, and our [F]son grows fine and [C]tall,
The [G]hills they are at [Em]peace again, the [Am]Saxon strangers [G7]gone,
There's [G]roses on your [Em]grave my love, there's [Am]an eagle in the [G7]sky,
Flying [Am]high or Shana[F]golden, where my young Willy [C]died.
Second Version With Chords Slightly Different
The[C] cold winds from the[F] mountains,are calling soft to[C] me,
The[D] smell of scented[Em] heather,brings[Am] bitter memo[G7]ries,
The wild and lonely[C] eagle,up[Am] in the summer[G7] sky,
Flies[Am] high or Shanna[F]golden,where my young Willy[C] lies
[2]
Do you remember darling,we walked the moonlight road,
I held you in my arms then,I'd never let you go,
Our hands they were entwined my love all in the pale moonlight,
By the fields of Shanagolden,on a lonely winters night.
[3]
Then came the call to arms my love,and the hills they were a flamed,
Down from the silent mountain,the Saxon strangers came,
I held you in my arms then,my young heart wild with fear,
By the fields of Shanagolden,in the spring time of the year.
[4]
And you fought them darling Willy,all through those summer days,
I heard the rifles firing,in the mountain far away,
I held you in my arms then,your blood ran free and bright,
And you died in Shanagolden on a lonely winters night.
[5]
Oh but that was long ago my love,and our son grows fine and tall,
The hills they are at peace again,the Saxon strangers gone,
There's roses on your grave my love,there's an eagle in the sky,
Flying high or Shanagolden,where my young Willy died.
[Repeat first verse]
Song lyrics and chords S-T
The[C] cold winds from the[F] mountains,are calling soft to[C] me,
The[D] smell of scented[Em] heather,brings[Am] bitter memo[G7]ries,
The wild and lonely[C] eagle,up[Am] in the summer[G7] sky,
Flies[Am] high or Shanna[F]golden,where my young Willy[C] lies
[2]
Do you remember darling,we walked the moonlight road,
I held you in my arms then,I'd never let you go,
Our hands they were entwined my love all in the pale moonlight,
By the fields of Shanagolden,on a lonely winters night.
[3]
Then came the call to arms my love,and the hills they were a flamed,
Down from the silent mountain,the Saxon strangers came,
I held you in my arms then,my young heart wild with fear,
By the fields of Shanagolden,in the spring time of the year.
[4]
And you fought them darling Willy,all through those summer days,
I heard the rifles firing,in the mountain far away,
I held you in my arms then,your blood ran free and bright,
And you died in Shanagolden on a lonely winters night.
[5]
Oh but that was long ago my love,and our son grows fine and tall,
The hills they are at peace again,the Saxon strangers gone,
There's roses on your grave my love,there's an eagle in the sky,
Flying high or Shanagolden,where my young Willy died.
[Repeat first verse]
Song lyrics and chords S-T
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