Spanish Lady Lyrics
Celtic WomanAs I came down to Dublin city,
At the hour of twelve at night,
Who should I see but the Spanish Lady,
Washing her feet by candle-light.
First she washed them, then she dried them
Over a fire of amber coal,
In all my life I ne'er did see
A maid so sweet about the soul.
CHORUS:
Whack fol the toora, loora laddy
Whack fol the toora loora lay
Whack fol the toora, loora laddy
Whack fol the toora loora lay
As I came back through Dublin city
At the hour of half-past eight
Who should I spy but the Spanish Lady
Brushing her hair in the broad daylight.
First she tossed it, then she brushed it,
On her lap was a silver comb.
In all my life I ne'er did see
A maid so fair since I did roam.
CHORUS
As I went back through Dublin city
As the sun began to set
Who should I spy but the Spanish Lady
Catching a moth in a golden net.
When she saw me then she fled me
Lifting her petticoat over her knee
In all my life I ne'er did see
A maid so shy as the Spanish Lady.
CHORUS...
Song Details
Music & Lyrics: Traditional
Brief: Spanish Lady is a traditional Irish folk song about a Spanish woman living in Dublin. There are many variations to the song, and it has been recorded by many popular Irish artists.
This version is performed by Celtic Woman. The line-up in this video includes, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha, Lisa Kelly, Chloë Agnew, Órla Fallon, Hayley Westenra, and Mairead Nesbitt (violin). They don't sing all the verses and some of the lyrics are slightly altered.
Category: Traditional Irish Folk Song
Covers: Christy Moore, Frank Harte, The Dubliners, Johnny McEvoy, Triona and Maighread ni Domhnaill, The Kilkennys, Gaelic Storm, and many more...
Album by Celtic Woman - The Greatest Journey - Essential Collection (Oct 28, 2008)
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