Irish traditional song lyrics — collected by Beer Belly Band.
The night was dark and very cold when I took pity on a poor soul
I took pity on a poor soul and I did it a beggarman
Chorus:
Too-roo-roo-roo rantin’ hi Too-roo-roo-roo rantin’ hi
Too-roo-roo-roo rantin’ hi and Hi for the beggarman
He crept into a cozy nook he hung his hat upon a hook
He hung his hat upon a hook and soon was fast asleep
Chorus
When he awoke at the first day light he gazed upon a lovely sight
He gazed upon a lovely sight ’twas the daughter of the house
Chorus
They spent the time in sport and play he said to her will you away
He said to her will you away and follow the road with me
Chorus
When the mother arose she looked around no sign of her daughter could be found
No sign of her daughter could be found she’s away with the beggarman
Chorus
The time went by and one late hour there came a knock upon a door
There came a knock upon a door and there was the beggarman
Chorus
Would you like to see your daughter ma’m with two babies on her knee
With two babies on her knee and another one coming on
Chorus
So when the nights are dark and cold beware of the beggar man so bold
Beware of the beggar man so bold, with his sly and clattering way
Chorus