Irish traditional song lyrics — collected by Beer Belly Band.
Last night as I slept, I dreamt I met with Behan
He took me by the hand and I passed the time of day
The questions that I asked on the crux of life’s philosophies
He had but these few, clear and simple words to say
Chorus:
I am going, I am going, any which way the wind may be blowing
I am going; I am going, where streams of whiskey are flowing
The words that he spoke were the wisest of philosophies
There was nothing ever gained by a wet thing called a tear
When the world seemed to dark and I need a light inside of me
I’ll go into a bar and drink fifteen pints of beer
Chorus
I’ve cursed, bled and swore, jumped bail and landed up in jail
They’ve often tried to hang me, but rope always went slack
Now that I’ve a pile, I’ll go down to the Chelsea
I’ll walk in on my feet, but I’ll leave there on my back
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