Red Is The Rose lyrics
The High KingsCome over the hills, my bonny Irish lass
Come over the hills to your darling
You choose the road love, and I'll make the vow
And I'll be your true love forever
Red is the rose that in yonder garden grows
Fair is the lily of the valley
Clear is the water that flows from the Boyne
But my love is fairer than any
'Twas down by Killarney's green woods that we strayed
When the moon and the stars they were shining
The moon shone its rays on her locks of golden hair
And she swore she'd be my love forever
Red is the rose that in yonder garden grows
Fair is the lily of the valley
Clear is the water that flows from the Boyne
But my love is fairer than any
It's not for the parting that my sister pains
It's not for the grief of my mother
It's all for the loss of my bonny Irish lass
That my heart is breaking forever
Red is the rose that in yonder garden grows
Fair is the lily of the valley
Clear is the water that flows from the Boyne
But my love is fairer than any
Red is the rose that in yonder garden grows
Fair is the lily of the valley
Clear is the water that flows from the Boyne
But my love is fairer than any
Song Details
Music & Lyrics: Variation of the Scottish Song The Bonnie Banks O' Loch Lomond with altered lyrics.
First Published: 1841
The Boyne mentioned in the song refers to the River Boyne, a historically and culturally significant river in Ireland. It flows through County Meath and County Louth, eventually reaching the Irish Sea. The river is famous for its association with Irish mythology, the Battle of the Boyne, and landmarks like Newgrange and Trim Castle.
Brief: A love story, expressing deep sorrow and heartbreak over parting with a loved one.
Genre: Traditional Irish Folk Song
Covers: Tommy Makem, Liam Clancy, Heather Dale, Ennis Sisters, Dublin Gulch, Alison Nolan, Eriskay Lilt, John Kelly, Real Time, Modesty Forbids, Caleigh, Ardyth & Jennifer.
Featured Artists: The High Kings
Album: Memory Lane (May 13, 2011)
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