Old Emerald Shore Lyrics

In the milky light of an Irish sky, I set out 'cross the land

Passing great stone halls and quaint farm homes to the town of Monaghan

From the spires down to the rowdy pubs, the sessions last all night

Musicians bray their honest songs till the edge of morning light

Thank you for taking me across the sea, 'cross the sea, 'cross the sea

Thank you for taking me across the sea to that old Emerald Shore

Down country roads there are signs that say dinner's in the barn

And everything's made farm-to-plate with a Southern Irish charm

The people there are a plucky lot, they drink and laugh together

And their hearts are made of Aran wool and their hides are made of leather

Thank you for taking me across the sea, 'cross the sea, 'cross the sea

Thank you for taking me across the sea to that old Emerald Shore

If I get too old to travel much, I'll think on times of yore

Of the quilted lands and shamrock hills of that old emerald shore

Thank you for taking me across the sea, 'cross the sea, 'cross the sea

Thank you for taking me across the sea to that old emerald shore

Thank you for taking me across the sea, 'cross the sea, 'cross the sea

Thank you for taking me across the sea to that auld emerald shore