Connemara Cradle Song

The currachs are sailing way out on the blue

Laden with herring of silvery hue

Silver the herring and silver the sea

Soon there'll be silver for my love and me

Hear the wind blow, love, hear the wind blow

Lean your head over and hear the wind blow

On the wings of the wind, o'er the deep rolling sea

Angels are coming to watch over thee

Angels are coming to watch over thee

So hark to the winds coming over the sea

Hear the wind blow, love, hear the wind blow

Lean your head over and hear the wind blow

O winds of the night, may your fury be crossed

May no one that's dear to our island be lost

Blow the wind gently, come be the foam

Shine the light brightly to guide us back home

Hear the wind blow, love, hear the wind blow

Lean your head over and hear the wind blow

Hear the wind blow, love, hear the wind blow

Lean your head over and hear the wind blow

The currachs are sailing out over the sea

Laden with herring for my love and me