The Holy Ground
Mary Black
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Farewell my lovely Johnny, a thousand times adieu You are going away from the holy ground and the ones that love you true You will sail the salt seas over and then return for sure To see again the ones you love and the holy ground once more You're on the salt sea sailing, and I am safe behind Fond letters I will write to you, the secrets of my mind And the secrets of my mind, my love, you're the one that I adore Still I live in hopes you'll see the holy ground once more I see the storm a-rising, and it's coming quick and soon And the night's so dark and cloudy you can scarcely see the moon And the secrets of my mind, my love, you're the one that I adore And still I live in hopes you'll see the holy ground once more But now the storms are over, and you are safe and well We will go into a public house and we'll sit and drink our fill We will drink strong ale and porter and we'll make the rafters roar And when our money, it is all spent, you'll go to sea once more You're the one that I adore And still I live in hopes that you'll see the holy ground once more
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"The Holy Ground" is a song performed by two prominent Irish artists, Mary Black and The Dubliners.
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Song HistoryThe song itself, also known as "The Holy Ground Once More", is a traditional Irish folk tune dating back to the 19th century.
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Performance VariationsBoth Mary Black and The Dubliners have their unique and distinct versions of ‘The Holy Ground’.
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Lyrics OriginThe lyrics of 'The Holy Ground' depict a sailor's longing for his native land, reflecting the historical significance of seafaring in Irish culture.
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Mary Black's VersionMary Black's rendition of 'The Holy Ground' featured on her album titled 'No Frontiers', which was released in 1989.
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Album PopularityMary’s 'No Frontiers' album became a multi-platinum selling album, and 'The Holy Ground' was one of the crowd's favorite singalongs.
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The Dubliners' VersionThe Dubliners, a famous Irish folk band, had their rendition of 'The Holy Ground' on their 1988 album 'Dublin'.
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Music InfluencesThe Dubliners' version was more inclined toward the folk side, with plenty of fiddle, mandolin, and banjo.
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Cultural ImpactApart from being a popular folk song, 'The Holy Ground' is often sung in pubs across Ireland and is now a significant part of Irish music culture.
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Song RecognitionThe song 'The Holy Ground' holds a high regard and is considered an essential piece in Irish folk and traditional music's collective body.
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