The Langer Lyrics And Chords By Natural Gas
"The Langer" is a humorous Irish song made famous by Jimmy Crowley, a well-known folk singer from Cork. The term “langer” is a colloquial expression from Cork, Ireland, with multiple meanings, but it’s often used as slang to describe someone behaving foolishly, being drunk, or just as a playful insult.
Song Meaning and Themes
Cultural Impact
Legacy"The Langer" remains a staple in pub singalongs and Irish music sessions, celebrated for its humor and representation of Cork culture. Its catchy tune and cheeky lyrics ensure it’s still enjoyed by many today.
Song Meaning and Themes
- Playful Insult and Humor:
The song uses the word “langer” in a light-hearted and humorous way, poking fun at someone who may be behaving outrageously or recklessly. It’s all about Irish banter and good-natured ribbing, which is common in Cork’s social life. - Cork Pride and Identity:
As the word "langer" is specific to Cork slang, the song carries a strong sense of local pride and regional identity. It has become something of an anthem for the people of Cork, celebrated for its cheeky and humorous portrayal of local culture. - Pub Culture and Celebration:
The song often references drinking and socializing, which are common themes in Irish folk songs. It embodies the spirit of pub singalongs, where humor and camaraderie take center stage. - Camaraderie and Togetherness:
Despite its teasing nature, the song’s playful tone fosters a sense of inclusiveness and friendship—a hallmark of Irish music, where everyone is welcome to join the fun.
Cultural Impact
- The song’s popularity has made “langer” a widely recognized term beyond Cork, and it has become something of a cultural icon in Irish music and slang.
- Jimmy Crowley’s version of the song helped solidify its status as a beloved Cork folk anthem.
Legacy"The Langer" remains a staple in pub singalongs and Irish music sessions, celebrated for its humor and representation of Cork culture. Its catchy tune and cheeky lyrics ensure it’s still enjoyed by many today.
This song comes from the County of Cork where the slang word langer is used a lot, it's a Cork thing. Other songs from the County include The Boys Of Fairhill by ballad singer Jimmy Crowley.
The Langer Song Words & Guitar Chords In The Key Of G Major
By Tim O'Riordan & Natural Gas
Have[G] you seen the young[D] man,
The[G] drunken auld[C] lout,
[G]Roaring and[D] bawling and[G] spilling his[D] stout,
And in[G] everyone's busi[D]ness,
You'll[G] first see his[C] snout,
Down in[G] Cork, he'd be[D] known as a[G] Langer!
L[D]anger,[G] Langer
[C]Down in[G] Cork, he'd be[D] known as a[G] Langer!
Féach an phleice amach romhainn,
ag bladairt trína thóin
Níl gaelinn ag éine,
dár leis, ach é féin
Tá aige fomhraíocht sár-bhinn,
Is gramadach fíor chrinn,
I gCorcaigh, gan dabht, sé an Langer!
An langer, an langer
I gCorcaigh, gan dabht, sé an Langer!
From Mitchelstown to Cape Clear,
You'll be welcome down here,
For there's plenty of scenery,
Music and beer,
But avoid the rugby weekend in Kinsale,
Cos every year without fail,
The town gets infested with Langers!
Langers, langers
Ah the town gets infested with Langers!
In two thousand and five,
Culture will thrive,
All along the green banks of the Lee (good man George!)
But no matter what,
Even if you arrive on your yacht,
We'll tolerate absolutely nobody acting the Langer! (Certainly not in Crosshaven!)
Langer, langer
There'll be nobody acting the Langer
On the Lee and the Nore
This auld game we adore
Sure we follow our teams anywhere
But what we'd like to know
Is why do all the good match tickets go?
Ending up in the hands of some Langer!
Langer, langer
Ending up in the hands of some Langer!
So there was me song,
I didn't keep you too long,
For now ye all know one more word of Cork slang,
And while there's meat on me bones,
I hope I'll never be known,
As a typical, home-grown Cork Langer!
Langer, Langer
As a typical home-grown Cork Langer!
By Tim O'Riordan & Natural Gas
Have[G] you seen the young[D] man,
The[G] drunken auld[C] lout,
[G]Roaring and[D] bawling and[G] spilling his[D] stout,
And in[G] everyone's busi[D]ness,
You'll[G] first see his[C] snout,
Down in[G] Cork, he'd be[D] known as a[G] Langer!
L[D]anger,[G] Langer
[C]Down in[G] Cork, he'd be[D] known as a[G] Langer!
Féach an phleice amach romhainn,
ag bladairt trína thóin
Níl gaelinn ag éine,
dár leis, ach é féin
Tá aige fomhraíocht sár-bhinn,
Is gramadach fíor chrinn,
I gCorcaigh, gan dabht, sé an Langer!
An langer, an langer
I gCorcaigh, gan dabht, sé an Langer!
From Mitchelstown to Cape Clear,
You'll be welcome down here,
For there's plenty of scenery,
Music and beer,
But avoid the rugby weekend in Kinsale,
Cos every year without fail,
The town gets infested with Langers!
Langers, langers
Ah the town gets infested with Langers!
In two thousand and five,
Culture will thrive,
All along the green banks of the Lee (good man George!)
But no matter what,
Even if you arrive on your yacht,
We'll tolerate absolutely nobody acting the Langer! (Certainly not in Crosshaven!)
Langer, langer
There'll be nobody acting the Langer
On the Lee and the Nore
This auld game we adore
Sure we follow our teams anywhere
But what we'd like to know
Is why do all the good match tickets go?
Ending up in the hands of some Langer!
Langer, langer
Ending up in the hands of some Langer!
So there was me song,
I didn't keep you too long,
For now ye all know one more word of Cork slang,
And while there's meat on me bones,
I hope I'll never be known,
As a typical, home-grown Cork Langer!
Langer, Langer
As a typical home-grown Cork Langer!
Here's the chords in the key of C
Have[C] you seen the young[G] man,
The[C] drunken auld[F] lout,
[C]Roaring and[G] bawling and[C] spilling his[G] stout,
And in[C] everyone's busi[G]ness,
You'll[C] first see his[F] snout,
Down in[C] Cork, he'd be[G] known as a[C] Langer!
L[G]anger,[C] Langer
[F]Down in[C] Cork, he'd be[G] known as a[C] Langer!
Have[C] you seen the young[G] man,
The[C] drunken auld[F] lout,
[C]Roaring and[G] bawling and[C] spilling his[G] stout,
And in[C] everyone's busi[G]ness,
You'll[C] first see his[F] snout,
Down in[C] Cork, he'd be[G] known as a[C] Langer!
L[G]anger,[C] Langer
[F]Down in[C] Cork, he'd be[G] known as a[C] Langer!
Here's the chords in the key of D
Have[D] you seen the young[A] man,
The[D] drunken auld[G] lout,
[D]Roaring and[A] bawling and[D] spilling his[A] stout,
And in[D] everyone's busi[A]ness,
You'll[D] first see his[G] snout,
Down in[D] Cork, he'd be[A] known as a[D] Langer!
L[A]anger,[D] Langer
[G]Down in[D] Cork, he'd be[A] known as a[D] Langer!
Have[D] you seen the young[A] man,
The[D] drunken auld[G] lout,
[D]Roaring and[A] bawling and[D] spilling his[A] stout,
And in[D] everyone's busi[A]ness,
You'll[D] first see his[G] snout,
Down in[D] Cork, he'd be[A] known as a[D] Langer!
L[A]anger,[D] Langer
[G]Down in[D] Cork, he'd be[A] known as a[D] Langer!