Paul Austin Kelly - An Irish Tale lyrics

An Irish Tale Words & Music by P.A. Kelly Emily, James and Martin In the heather on the downs Cold December's moon is waning O'er the lights of Irish town Here's a pole star to guide you Follow closely, don't delay The time is nigh, my children For the breaking of the day James, you lead the others You were oldest by two years Though you still cling to your memories Do not wallow in your tears Em and Martin, don't you dally! It's time to leave Earthly delights Light is hugging the horizon Stealing darkness from our night Emily, James and Martin Born to give their mother joy Born to live for fleeting moments Darling girl and handsome boys In the shadow of an instant In the flicker of an eye All was lost to them forever In a final breathless sigh For the Black d**h was upon us We were in the Reaper's sway Twas the rats who ruled the earth And we but bones they dragged away Once a family bright and vibrant Now just spirits in the night We must live our lives in darkness Shades that shun celestial light Emily, James and Martin In the heather on the downs Cold December's moon is waning O'er the streets of Irish town Here's a comet's tail to ride on Climb up quickly, don't delay Light is hugging the horizon Soon will break another day