Letra de Bonny Bonny
Bonny, bonny was my seat in the red rosy yard And bonny was my ship in the town of BallynagardShade and shelter was for me till I began to fail You all may guess now my distress lies near the NightingaleGrief and woe that I must go to fight for England's King I neither know his friend or foe, and war's a cruel thing The nightingale is near at hand, my time at home is briefAnd Carey's steams and mountain land I part with bitter griefNo more I'll walk the golden hills with Nancy by my side Or dream along the sun bright rills, or view my land with pride We sail away at dawn of day, the sails are ready setWhen old Benmore I see no more, I'll sigh with deep regretNow all must change and I must range across the ocean wideOur ship she may in Biscay's Bay lie low beneath the tideIf I should fall by cannon ball, or sink beneath the sea Good people all, a tear let fall and mourn for mine and me If God should spare me my greying hair and bring me back again I'd love far more my Antrim shore, its dark blue hills and rainAround the fires, my heart's desires, heaven grant till life shall fail And keep me far from the cruel war and from the Nightingale