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School: Lios Dubh (C.)

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Lisduff, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Chuinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119, Page 372

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  1. The Banks of the Nile

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    It's now the drums are beating love I can no longer stay
    I hear the bugles sounding and the call I must obey
    We're ordered out to Portsmouth so many's the long mile
    And we'll join the British Army on the banks of the Nile
    Then I'll cut off my yellow hair, and I'll go along with you.
    I'll go into the battle field, and I'll see the captain too.
    I'll fight and bear your banner love your fortune and your smile And we'll comfort one another on the banks of the Nile
    O Nancy lovely Nancy that's a case that can't be so
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rita Brennan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Treanlaur, Co. Mayo