On which albums was the song “The Lily of the West” released by The Chieftains?

The Chieftains released the song on the albums “The Long Black Veil” in 1995 and “Further Down the Old Plank Road” in 2003.

Who composed the song “The Lily of the West” by The Chieftains?

The song “The Lily of the West” by The Chieftains was composed by . TRADITIONAL, DAVID HOLGATE.

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The Lily of the West

The Lily of the West

. TRADITIONAL, DAVID HOLGATE

When first I came to Ireland some pleasure for to find
It's there I spied a damsel fair, 'twas pleasing to my mind
Her rosy cheeks and sparklin' eyes like arrows pierced my breast
And I call her lovely Molly O', the lily of the west
One day as I was walkin' down by a shady grove
I spied a lord of high degree conversing with my love
She sang her song delightfully while I was sore oppressed
Saying I've been a dupe [I bid adieu?] to Molly O', the lily of the west

Well, I stepped up with my rapier and my dagger in my hand
And I dragged him from my false love and boldly I bid him stand
But being mad with desperation I swore I'd pierce his breast
I was then deceived by Molly O', the lily of the west

A flaw was in my indictment found and that soon had me free
That beauty bright I did adore, the judge did her address
Now go, you faithless Molly O', the lily of the west

Now that I've gained my liberty a-rowin' I will go
I ramble through old Ireland and travel Scotland o'er
Though she thought to swear my life away she still disturbs my rest,
I still must style her, Molly O', the lily of the west.

Trivia about the song The Lily of the West by The Chieftains

On which albums was the song “The Lily of the West” released by The Chieftains?: The Chieftains released the song on the albums “The Long Black Veil” in 1995 and “Further Down the Old Plank Road” in 2003.
Who composed the song “The Lily of the West” by The Chieftains?: The song “The Lily of the West” by The Chieftains was composed by . TRADITIONAL, DAVID HOLGATE.