I wish I were on yonder hill 'Tis there I'd sit and I'd cry my fill, And ev'ry tear would turn a mill, And a blessing walk with you, my love Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
His hair was black and his eyes were blue His arms were strong and his words were true I wish in my heart that I were with you Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
Chorus: Siúil, siúil, siúil a ruin Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciuin Siúil go doras agus ealaigh liom Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
I'll sell my rod, I'll sell my reel I'll sell my only spinning wheel To by my love a sword of steel Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
Then the king, he was forced to flee Took my love across the sea I wish in my heart he were here with me Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
I'll dye my petticoats, I'll dye them red And 'round the world I'll beg my bread, Until my parents shall wish me dead Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
Come, come, come O love, Quickly come to me, softly move, Come to the door and away we'll flee, And safe forever may my darling be.
Optional verses:
I wish, I wish, I wish in vain I wish I had my heart again, And vainly think I'd not complain Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
But now my love has gone to France To try his fortune to advance. If he e'er come back, 'tis but a chance Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan