SONG OF THE SEALS



A sea maid sings on yonder reef

The spell bound seals draw near

A lilt that lures beyond belief

Mortals enchanted hear



Coir an oir an oir an oir o

Coir an oir an oir an eer o

Coir an oir an oir an ee lalyuran

Coir an oir an oir an eer o



The wandering ploughman halts his plough

The maid her milking stays

And sheep on hillside, bird on bough

Pause and listen in amaze



Was it a dream? Were all asleep?

Or did she cease her lay?

For the seals with a splash dive into the deep

And the world goes on again

Yet lingers the refrain



sung by Jean Redpath

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