Irish traditional song lyrics — collected by Beer Belly Band.
Her father died the land was sold Marie tried to keep a hold
Scottish law and foreign gold Cancel Marie’s wedding
Chorus:
Sell we gaily on we go Down at heel so we must blow
Hills and Islands row on row all for the sake of money
All you need for stream and bend is Deutschmark, Guilder, Franc of Yen
Then . . . sell it on again For the sake of money
Chorus
Buy a castle buy a glen Sitting tenants “no problem”
Highland clearances again For the lack of money
Chorus
Plenty fish to fill the creels Plenty agents fixing deals
Lawyers dancing jigs and reels All it takes is money
Chorus
Other countries you will find It’s not allowed but never mind
Here’s our land for auld syne All it takes is money
Chorus
You think you’re safe you spoke too soon they’ve seen the film they’ve hummed the tune
Braveheart meets Brigadoon All for the sake of money
Chorus