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E boat sailed out of Brandon in_the year of five o one
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’twas a damp and dirty mornin’ Brendan’s voyage it begun.
A D A
Tired of thinnin’ turnips and cuttin’ curley kale
E A
When he got back from the creamery he hoisted up the sail.
D A
He ploughed a lonely furrow to the north, south, east and west
A D E
Of all the navigators, St. Brendan was the best.
A D A
When he ran out of candles he was forced to make a stop,
A E A
He tied up in Long Island and put America on the map.
D A
Did you know that Honolulu was found by a Kerryman,
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Who went on to find Australia then China and Japan.
D A
When he was touchin’ 70, he began to miss the crack,
E A
Turnin’ to his albatross sez he “I’m headin’ back”.
[Chorus]
D A
“Is it right or left for Gibraltar”
E A
“and What tack do I take for Mizen Head?”
D A
“I’d love to settle down near Ventry Harbour”,
E A
St. Brendan to his albatross he said.
[Verse]
A D A
To make it fast he bent the mast and built up mighty steam.
D E
Around Terra del Fuego and up the warm Gulf Stream,
A D A
He crossed the last horizon, Mt. Brandon came in sight
E A
And when he cleared the customs into Dingle for the night.
D A
When he got the Cordon Bleu he went to douse the drought,
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He headed west to Crozier’s to murder pints of stout
D A
Around by Ballyferriter and up the Conor Pass
E A
He freewheeled into Brandon, the saint was home at last.
[Chorus]
D A
“Is it right or left for Gibraltar”
E A
“and What tack do I take for Mizen Head?”
D A
“I’d love to settle down near Ventry Harbour”,
E A
St. Brendan to his albatross he said.
[Verse]
A D A
The entire population came (281) the place was chock-a-block
D E
Love nor money wouldn’t get your nose inside the shop.
A D A
The fishermen hauled up their nets, the farmers left their hay,
E A
Kerry people know that saints don’t turn up every day.
D A
Everythin’ was goin’ great ’til Brendan did announce
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His reason for returnin’ was to try and set up house.
D A
The girls were flabbergasted at St. Brendan’s neck
E A
To seek a wife so late in life and him a total wreck.
[Chorus]
D A
“Is it right or left for Gibraltar”
E A
“and What tack do I take for Mizen Head?”
D A
“I’d love to settle down near Ventry Harbour”,
E A
St. Brendan to his albatross he said.
[Verse]
A D A
Worn down by rejection that pierced his humble pride,
D E
“Begod”, sez Brendan “If I run I’ll surely catch the tide”
A D A
Turnin’ on his sandals he made straight for the docks
E A
And haulin’ up his anchor he cast off from the rocks.
D A
As he sailed past Inismhicheallain there stood the albatross
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“I knew you’d never stick it out, ’tis great to see you boss”
D A
“I’m bailin’ out” sez Brendan, “I badly need a break
E A
E fortnight is about as much as any aul saint could take.”
[Chorus] x 2
D A
“Is it right or left for Gibraltar”
E A
“and What tack do I take for Mizen Head?”
D A
“I’d love to settle down near Ventry Harbour”,
E A
St. Brendan to his albatross he said.
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