White Orange And Green lyrics and chords
and sometimes referred to Gay Galtee Mountains. Writer unknown. The first version is by Anne & Francie Brolly who do it in the same key as The Wolfe Tones version which is Gay Galtee Mountains l , the second version is in the key of G Major from the singing of Paddy O'Conner. The guitar chords were worked out by Marc Fahrmach. At the end of the Paddy O'Conner video the songs drifts into an instrumental of Tabhair Dan Do La'mh and which Marc has also provided the guitar chords. And another similar song is The Orange And The Green .
WHITE, ORANGE AND GREEN 3/4 (TABHAIR DAN DO LA’MH)
Intro: G-Em-C-G-G
In the (G)bold Galtee (Em)Mountains so (C)far, far a(G)way
I’ll tell you a (Em)story that (Am)happened one (D)day
A(G)bout a young (Em)girl, her (C)age was (D)sixteen
And she (G)carried a (Em)banner, white, (C)orange and (G)green.-G
And a (G)young English (Em)soldier was (C)passing that (G)way
He saw the young (Em)girl with her (Am)banner so (D)gay.
He (G)laughed and he (Em)joked and got (C)off his ma(D)chine
Re(G)turning to (Em)capture white, (C)orange and (G)green -G
Play one verse instrumentally
„Oh you (G)can’t have my (Em)banner!“, the (C)young girl re(G)plied
„Till your blood and (Em)mine on the (Am)bold Galtees (D)lie
(G)I am a (Em)rebel and (C)that’s nothing (D)mean
And I’ll (G)lay down my (Em)life for white, (C)orange and (G)green!“ -G
And the (G)young English (Em)soldier turned (C)white as the (G)snow
Got on his ma(Em)chine and a(Am)way he did (D)go
For there’s (G)no use in (Em)fighting a (C)girl of six(D)teen
Who would (G)die for a (Em)banner white, (C)orange and (G)green -G
Melodic part:
C-G-C-G
C-G-G-Em-D-G-Am-Em
C-G-C-G-C-G-Bm-G
C-G-G-Em-D-G-Am-C
G-C-Am-D-G-Em-C-G
G-G-D-D-C-G-G-Am
G-Em-C-Am-G-Em-D-G
Repeat melodic part
Intro: G-Em-C-G-G
In the (G)bold Galtee (Em)Mountains so (C)far, far a(G)way
I’ll tell you a (Em)story that (Am)happened one (D)day
A(G)bout a young (Em)girl, her (C)age was (D)sixteen
And she (G)carried a (Em)banner, white, (C)orange and (G)green.-G
And a (G)young English (Em)soldier was (C)passing that (G)way
He saw the young (Em)girl with her (Am)banner so (D)gay.
He (G)laughed and he (Em)joked and got (C)off his ma(D)chine
Re(G)turning to (Em)capture white, (C)orange and (G)green -G
Play one verse instrumentally
„Oh you (G)can’t have my (Em)banner!“, the (C)young girl re(G)plied
„Till your blood and (Em)mine on the (Am)bold Galtees (D)lie
(G)I am a (Em)rebel and (C)that’s nothing (D)mean
And I’ll (G)lay down my (Em)life for white, (C)orange and (G)green!“ -G
And the (G)young English (Em)soldier turned (C)white as the (G)snow
Got on his ma(Em)chine and a(Am)way he did (D)go
For there’s (G)no use in (Em)fighting a (C)girl of six(D)teen
Who would (G)die for a (Em)banner white, (C)orange and (G)green -G
Melodic part:
C-G-C-G
C-G-G-Em-D-G-Am-Em
C-G-C-G-C-G-Bm-G
C-G-G-Em-D-G-Am-C
G-C-Am-D-G-Em-C-G
G-G-D-D-C-G-G-Am
G-Em-C-Am-G-Em-D-G
Repeat melodic part
Anne & Francie Brolly’s Version:
In the (F)Galtymore (Dm)Mountains so (Bb)far, far a(F)way
I’ll tell you a (Dm)story that (Bb)happened one (C)day
To a (F)fair Irish colleen, her (Bb)age was six(F)teen
And it’s (C)proudly she carried white, (F)orange (C)and (F)green.
A (F)bold English (Dm)Bobby by (Bb)chance passed that (F)way
Saying „Who is the (Dm)maid with the (Bb)colours so (C)gay?“
With a (F)smile and a sneer he jumped (Bb)off his ma(F)chine
De(C)termined to capture white, (F)orange (C)and (F)green.
„Oh, (F)give me that (Dm)banner!“, the (Bb)bold Bobby (F)cried,
„Come give me your (Dm)banner and (Bb)do what is (C)right!
Oh, (F)give me the banner, and (Bb)do not be (F)mean
For I (C)must have that emblem, the (F)flag of (C)Sinn (F)Féin!“
„You'll (F)not get the (Dm)banner!“, the (Bb)young maiden (F)cried
„Till your blood and (Dm)my blood, its (Bb)colours are (C)died
I (F)here have a rifle and (Bb)that’s nothing (F)mean
And it’s (C)proudly I’ll die for the (F)flag of (C)Sinn (F)Féin!“
Then the (F)poor Bobby’s (Dm)face turned as (Bb)white as the (F)snow
And he mounted his (Dm)cycle and (Bb)started to (C)go
Saying (F)“What is the use when a (Bb)maid of six(F)teen
Would (C)die for those colours, white, (F)orange (C)and (F)green?“
That (F)very same (Dm)day in (Bb)sweet Tipperary (F)town
That gallant young (Dm)girl from the (Bb)Galtees came (C)down
Her (F)poor heart was torn with (Bb)anguish and (F)pain
For that (C)very same day Tom Ashe (F)died for (C)Sinn (F)Féin.
Ye (F)young men and (Dm)maidens of (Bb)Erin’s green (F)shore
Raise a cheer for the (Dm)maid from the (Bb)proud Galty(C)more
And (F)keep on fighting the (Bb)cause of Sinn (F)Féin
Till we (C)make dear old Ireland a re(F)public (C)a(F)gain.
Other songs on the site that use the title colours of Orange White And Green and is also an Irish rebel song is The Orange And The Green Lyrics
In the (F)Galtymore (Dm)Mountains so (Bb)far, far a(F)way
I’ll tell you a (Dm)story that (Bb)happened one (C)day
To a (F)fair Irish colleen, her (Bb)age was six(F)teen
And it’s (C)proudly she carried white, (F)orange (C)and (F)green.
A (F)bold English (Dm)Bobby by (Bb)chance passed that (F)way
Saying „Who is the (Dm)maid with the (Bb)colours so (C)gay?“
With a (F)smile and a sneer he jumped (Bb)off his ma(F)chine
De(C)termined to capture white, (F)orange (C)and (F)green.
„Oh, (F)give me that (Dm)banner!“, the (Bb)bold Bobby (F)cried,
„Come give me your (Dm)banner and (Bb)do what is (C)right!
Oh, (F)give me the banner, and (Bb)do not be (F)mean
For I (C)must have that emblem, the (F)flag of (C)Sinn (F)Féin!“
„You'll (F)not get the (Dm)banner!“, the (Bb)young maiden (F)cried
„Till your blood and (Dm)my blood, its (Bb)colours are (C)died
I (F)here have a rifle and (Bb)that’s nothing (F)mean
And it’s (C)proudly I’ll die for the (F)flag of (C)Sinn (F)Féin!“
Then the (F)poor Bobby’s (Dm)face turned as (Bb)white as the (F)snow
And he mounted his (Dm)cycle and (Bb)started to (C)go
Saying (F)“What is the use when a (Bb)maid of six(F)teen
Would (C)die for those colours, white, (F)orange (C)and (F)green?“
That (F)very same (Dm)day in (Bb)sweet Tipperary (F)town
That gallant young (Dm)girl from the (Bb)Galtees came (C)down
Her (F)poor heart was torn with (Bb)anguish and (F)pain
For that (C)very same day Tom Ashe (F)died for (C)Sinn (F)Féin.
Ye (F)young men and (Dm)maidens of (Bb)Erin’s green (F)shore
Raise a cheer for the (Dm)maid from the (Bb)proud Galty(C)more
And (F)keep on fighting the (Bb)cause of Sinn (F)Féin
Till we (C)make dear old Ireland a re(F)public (C)a(F)gain.
Other songs on the site that use the title colours of Orange White And Green and is also an Irish rebel song is The Orange And The Green Lyrics
The colors white, orange, and green have been deeply ingrained in Irish culture and history, playing a significant role in various aspects of Irish society, including literature, art, and music. In particular, the three colors are prominently featured in Irish songs, where they symbolize the country's struggle for independence and the enduring spirit of the Irish people. The white, orange, and green Irish song is not just a mere representation of the country's national flag, but a powerful expression of its people's identity, resilience, and pride.
The origins of the white, orange, and green Irish song can be traced back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries, during the time of the Irish Rebellion and the rise of Irish nationalism. At this time, the Irish people were fighting for their independence from British rule, and the colors white, orange, and green came to symbolize their collective goal of a free and unified Ireland. The white color represents peace and unity, the orange represents the Protestant community in Ireland, and the green represents the Catholic community. These colors were chosen to represent the harmony and cooperation between these two communities in their pursuit of a united Ireland.
One of the most famous Irish songs that incorporate the white, orange, and green is 'The Wearing of the Green.' This song, which dates back to the 1798 Irish Rebellion, became a popular anthem for Irish rebels and was often sung during their rebellions against British rule. The lyrics of the song, 'Oh, Paddy dear, and did you hear the news that's going round? The shamrock is by law forbid to grow on Irish ground,' highlight the British laws that banned the display of Irish symbols, including the shamrock, which is often associated with the color green.
Another iconic Irish song that features the three colors is 'The Soldier's Song,' which was later adopted as the Irish national anthem. Originally written in English by Peadar Kearney, the song's Irish translation, 'Amhrán na bhFiann,' has been sung by generations of Irish people as a symbol of their national identity and struggle for independence. The lyrics, 'Sons of Gael, arise and see, your country's call is ringing, onward to victory!' embodies the resilient and determined spirit of the Irish people in their fight for freedom.
The colors white, orange, and green are not only found in songs of rebellion and resistance, but also in traditional Irish folk songs that celebrate the beauty and culture of Ireland. 'The Minstrel Boy,' written by Thomas Moore in the early 19th century, uses the three colors to depict the Irish landscape and its people. The lyrics, 'The minstrel boy to the war is gone, In the ranks of death you'll find him; His father's sword he hath girded on, And his wild harp slung behind him,' evoke a sense of patriotism and pride in Irish heritage.
Aside from their symbolic meaning, the colors white, orange, and green also hold religious significance in Irish songs. In 'The Irish National Anthem,' the color green represents the Catholic community, who were suppressed and discriminated against during British rule. The lyrics, 'Sinne fianna fáil, atá faoi gheall ag Éirinn, Buíon dár slua, thar toinn do ráinig chugainn,' which translates to 'We are a soldierly race who never submit to the foreign yoke,' reflect the Catholic community's unwavering faith and determination in their pursuit of an independent Ireland.
The white, orange, and green Irish song has not only been used to express political and religious sentiments but also to preserve and pass down Irish culture and history. Many Irish songs, such as 'Danny Boy' and 'The Rocky Road to Dublin,' use the three colors to tell stories of love, loss, and the struggles of the Irish people. These songs have become a vital part of Irish cultural heritage, passed down from generation to generation, keeping the memory of Ireland's past alive.
In conclusion, the white, orange, and green Irish song is a powerful representation of the Irish people's identity, resilience, and pride. These three colors have become synonymous with the struggle for Irish independence, and their presence in Irish songs has elevated their significance and meaning. As long as these songs are sung, the white, orange, and green will continue to be a symbol of the enduring spirit of the Irish people and their unwavering determination to preserve their culture and heritage.
The origins of the white, orange, and green Irish song can be traced back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries, during the time of the Irish Rebellion and the rise of Irish nationalism. At this time, the Irish people were fighting for their independence from British rule, and the colors white, orange, and green came to symbolize their collective goal of a free and unified Ireland. The white color represents peace and unity, the orange represents the Protestant community in Ireland, and the green represents the Catholic community. These colors were chosen to represent the harmony and cooperation between these two communities in their pursuit of a united Ireland.
One of the most famous Irish songs that incorporate the white, orange, and green is 'The Wearing of the Green.' This song, which dates back to the 1798 Irish Rebellion, became a popular anthem for Irish rebels and was often sung during their rebellions against British rule. The lyrics of the song, 'Oh, Paddy dear, and did you hear the news that's going round? The shamrock is by law forbid to grow on Irish ground,' highlight the British laws that banned the display of Irish symbols, including the shamrock, which is often associated with the color green.
Another iconic Irish song that features the three colors is 'The Soldier's Song,' which was later adopted as the Irish national anthem. Originally written in English by Peadar Kearney, the song's Irish translation, 'Amhrán na bhFiann,' has been sung by generations of Irish people as a symbol of their national identity and struggle for independence. The lyrics, 'Sons of Gael, arise and see, your country's call is ringing, onward to victory!' embodies the resilient and determined spirit of the Irish people in their fight for freedom.
The colors white, orange, and green are not only found in songs of rebellion and resistance, but also in traditional Irish folk songs that celebrate the beauty and culture of Ireland. 'The Minstrel Boy,' written by Thomas Moore in the early 19th century, uses the three colors to depict the Irish landscape and its people. The lyrics, 'The minstrel boy to the war is gone, In the ranks of death you'll find him; His father's sword he hath girded on, And his wild harp slung behind him,' evoke a sense of patriotism and pride in Irish heritage.
Aside from their symbolic meaning, the colors white, orange, and green also hold religious significance in Irish songs. In 'The Irish National Anthem,' the color green represents the Catholic community, who were suppressed and discriminated against during British rule. The lyrics, 'Sinne fianna fáil, atá faoi gheall ag Éirinn, Buíon dár slua, thar toinn do ráinig chugainn,' which translates to 'We are a soldierly race who never submit to the foreign yoke,' reflect the Catholic community's unwavering faith and determination in their pursuit of an independent Ireland.
The white, orange, and green Irish song has not only been used to express political and religious sentiments but also to preserve and pass down Irish culture and history. Many Irish songs, such as 'Danny Boy' and 'The Rocky Road to Dublin,' use the three colors to tell stories of love, loss, and the struggles of the Irish people. These songs have become a vital part of Irish cultural heritage, passed down from generation to generation, keeping the memory of Ireland's past alive.
In conclusion, the white, orange, and green Irish song is a powerful representation of the Irish people's identity, resilience, and pride. These three colors have become synonymous with the struggle for Irish independence, and their presence in Irish songs has elevated their significance and meaning. As long as these songs are sung, the white, orange, and green will continue to be a symbol of the enduring spirit of the Irish people and their unwavering determination to preserve their culture and heritage.
