The Ballad Of Liam Clancy Lyrics

This song was written by Fearghus Butler from Portstewart Co. Derry in memory of liam clancy, his brothers and tommy makem. It's common practice in Ireland to write a tribute song to ballad singers who have gone before us. This is Ferghus's tribute, and a beautifully written song it is.

Oh Liam Clancy
The Bard of Carrick Town
With his brothers and Tommy Makem
He sang the whole world round.
Oh Liam Clancy
 
He sang at home in Carrick
And in Greenwich Village Bars
And he’s  known around the world
From New York to Mullingar.
 
Oh Liam Clancy
The Bard of Carrick Town
With his brothers and Tommy Makem
He sang the whole world round.
Oh Liam Clancy
 
 The authentic irish rover
The youngest of eleven
A balladeer of renown
Is singing now in heaven
 
Oh Liam Clancy
The Bard of Carrick Town
With his brothers and Tommy Makem
He sang the whole world round.
Oh Liam Clancy
 
 God rest the Clancy Brothers
And dear old Tommy Makem
We never will forget you
For the music ye did waken
 
 
 Oh Liam Clancy
The Bard of Carrick Town
With his brothers and Tommy Makem
He sang the whole world round.
Oh Liam Clancy