IRISH ROVER & ARSONIC NICK - COME TO THE BOWER

"Come To The Bower" Lyrics
Irish Trad. as performed by Irish Rover & Arsonic Nick

Will You come to the Bower,
over the free boundless ocean
where the stupendous waves
roll in thundering motion
where the mermaids are seen
and the fierce tempest gather
to love Erin the green
the dear land of our fathers
will You come, will You, will You, will You
come to the Bower ?

Will You come to the land
of O'Neill and O'Donnell
Lord Lucan of old
and immortal O'Connell
where Brian chased the Danes
and St. Patrick the vermin
whose valleys remain
still most beautiful and charming
will You come, will You, will You, will You
come to the Bower ?

You can see the Dublin City
and the fine groves of Blarney
the Bann, the Boyne, the Liffey
and the lakes of Lillarney
You can ride on the tide
over the broad majestic Shannon
You can sail round Lough Neagh
and see storied Dungannon
will You come, will You, will You, will You
come to the Bower ?

Will You come and awake
our dear land from it's slumber
and her fetters we'll break links
that long are encumbered
and the air will resound
with Hosannas to greet you
on the shores will be found
gallant Irishmen to meet you
will You come, will You, will You, will You
come to the Bower ?