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One of the most exquisite traditional Irish ballads, concerning the 'scattering'. -Being forced to leave home to find work.
From the 'Gurt Gasworks Concert'. July 2012.

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Of all the money that ere I had, I spent it in good company.
And of all the harm that ere I've done, alas was done to none but me.
And all I've done for want of wit, to memory now I cannot recall.
So fill me to the parting glass. Goodnight and joy be with you all.

Of all the comrades that ere I had, they're sorry for my going away,
And of all the sweethearts that ere I had , they wish me one more day to stay,
But since it falls unto my lot that I should rise while you should not,
I will gently rise and I'll softly call, "Goodnight and joy be with you all!"

Oh, if I had money enough to spend and leisure time to sit awhile
There is a fair maid in this town that sorely has my heart beguiled
Her rosey cheeks and ruby lips, she alone has my heart in thrall.
So fill me to the parting glass. Goodnight and joy be with you all.

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from Best of the Colston Hall Live. Vol 1. (Feb 2012 - Feb 2013​)​. Featuring the Gasworks Choir, Bristol Schools Philharmonia, & Opera Anywhere., released March 1, 2013
Trad. Irish. Arr. GurtLush. M.D. Sam Burns. Soloists from Kat Coles, Sam Burns & Helen Spilsbury.

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Gurt Lush Choir Bristol, UK

The Gurt Lush Choir was founded in October 2009. Within 2 years it grew to over 200 members, & is now one of the largest choirs in the country.
The choir sings all styles of music, & is proud to perform regularly at The Colston Hall. (Bristol, UK)
We still have room for more members & rehearse weekly in St Andrews, Redland & Southville. No Audition. 3 Free Taster sessions for all!
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