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Well oh the green mountainsides over fields where we lay
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Over sun-splashed orange skylines my they bleed and scream
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And I crush 'em wit' my boot heels for no shells I can afford
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And I'm off to Dublin city for I've lost our room and board
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No I couldn't join the army If I died what would we do
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Me wife she is my sunshine but she knows not what we do
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To my dearest sweetest Colleen please forgive me for not calling
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I regret you had to find this the note that says I'm gone
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Well I hope you do not shun me only ask that you forgive me
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It was bound to happen as we both know You know it had to be done
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Well take hold of tiny Kathleen Take her
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Well there's money in the strongbox tickets in the car
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I can't stand to see you crying nor can you to see us dying
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Well I've gone to set it right I know you'll think I've gone too far
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I cannot take this pressure on me No one ever said it was in-store for me
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Well I pray you do not shun me I'm coming back my dear Colleen
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