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1. (gan teideal)

   “Twas a cold and dreary day in nineteen twenty seven.”

   

   Roinn Roinn Postáil

   The following song was written by Frank McGovern, who lived in townland of Moneensauran, in the parish of Glangevlin, Co Cavan. It was written on the death of James McGovern who died in America.

   'Twas a cold and dreary day in nineteen twenty seven
   The stainless soul of James McGovern ascended into heaven
   In Chicago city fair and grand poor Jimmy's health gave way
   And on December twenty three his spirit passed away

   2.
   Farewell; farewell; my dearest pall the humble and the brave
   The kindest heart that ever beat now slumbers in the grave
   Far; far away from childhood scenes and loving friends at home
   By strangers hands his grave was made far oer the Atlantic foam.

   3.
   By young and old he was adored his parents favourite boy
   Famed wit of the County Cavan Glangevlin's pride and joy.
   A dancer known in town and vale the champion of Kilmore
   With carriage rare and graceful form; his feet scarce touch the floor.

   4.
   Before my mind are crowding new fond memories of Glan
   The winding roads hills and dales in visions bright I scan
   O' God be with you Moneen dear the place from whence we came
   Where neighbours live in peace and love and God supreme does reign.

   5.
   A follower of Tone and Pearse to God and country true
   It filled his heart with grief and woe to see proud Eire rent

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