Irish traditional song lyrics — collected by Beer Belly Band.
Don’t beat drum that frightens the children
Don’t sing the songs about winning or losing
Sit down beside the green fields are bleeding
Sing me the music of healing
Sing me a song of a lover returning
The darker the night, the nearer the morning
Bring me the news of a new day a dawning
Sing me the music of healing
Chorus:
Ah, ah, the hearts a wonder
Stronger than the guns of thunder
Even when we’re torn asunder
Love will come again
Sometimes the truth’s like a hare in the cornfield
You know that it’s there, but you can’t put your arms round it
All we can hope is to follow it’s footprints
Sing me the music of healing
Who would have thought I could feel so contented
To learn I was wrong after all of my rambles
I’ve learned to be hard and I’ve learned how to tremble
Sing me the music of healing
Chorus
Somehow the cycle of vengeance keeps turning
Till each other’s sorrow and songs we start learning
Peace is the prize for those who are daring
Sing me the music of healing
Time is your friend, it cures all your sorrows
But how can I wait till another tomorrow
One step today and a thousand will follow
Sing me the music of healing
Chorus