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    “There came from the East three gigsy gangs, And they were singing O.”

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    O what do I care for my houses and lands
    Or what do I care for my babies O!
    Or what do I care for my own weded land
    As I follow in the dark eyed gipsy O
    She took the garment that she wore
    And wound it is a head dress O
    Saying I'll eat of the grass and drink of the dew
    And I'll still follow in the dark eyed gipsy O.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Carolan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cornaslieve, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Patrick Carolan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cornaslieve, Co. Cavan