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The Parting Glass
If the Bardic is going to have a formal end, this is the one to do. You can do it with chords, or a capella. Can be a real tear-jerker. They sing this to end each day at Scarborough Faire.G Em G D
Of all the money that e'er I spent
Em G D
I've spent it in good company
G Em G D
And all the harm that e’er I did
G C G Em
Alas it was to none but me
G C G C G
And all I've done for want of wit
C D Em D
To memory now I can't recall
G Em G D
So fill to me the parting glass
Em C G Em
Good night and joy be with you allG Em G D
If I had money enough to spend
Em G D
And leisure to sit awhile
G Em G D
There is a fair maid in the town
G C G Em
That sorely has my heart beguiled
G C G C G
Her rosy cheeks and ruby lips
C D Em D
I own she has my heart enthralled
G Em G D
So fill to me the parting glass
Em C G Em
Good night and joy be with you allG Em G D
Oh, all the comrades that e'er I had
Em G D
They're sorry for my going away
G Em G D
And all the sweethearts that e'er I had
G C G Em
They'd wish me one more day to stay
G C G C G
But since it falls unto my lot
C D Em D
That I should rise and you should not
G Em G D
I'll gently rise and softly call
Em C G Em
Good night and joy be with you all.Return to the Irish Songs
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