Ramblin' Irishman Lyrics - Andy M. Stewart

I am a ramblin' Irishman 

It's Ulster I was born in 

And manys the happy hour I spent 

On the banks of sweet Loch Erin 

Ah but to live poor I could not endure 

Like others of my station 

To America I sailed away 

And left this Irish nation 

Rie tan tah na nah tan tan na nah 

rie tan tan a noo tan a tan deh 

The night before I went away 

I spent it with my darlin 

From 2 o'clock in the afternoon 

Til the break of day next morning 

And when that we were going for to part 

We linked in each other's arm 

And you may be sure, ah and very very sure 

It's wounded both her charms 

Rie.... 

The very first night I spent on board 

I dreamt about my Nancy 

I dreamt I held her in my arms 

And it's well she pleased my fancy 

Ah, but in the morning when I awoke 

And I found my bosom empty 

Ah you may be sure, and very very sure 

That I lay discontented 

Rie.... 

Ah but when we reached the other side 

We both stout and healthy 

We dropped our anchor in the bay 

Going down to Philadelphie 

Let every lass link with her lad 

Blue jacket and white trousers 

Let every lad link with his lass 

Blue petticoat and white blousers 

Tan tan na nah..... (repeat first verse...)