This is probably my favorite song by them and it's not easy to choose just one! It's so much fun and I love how they use their voices to make rhythm. They harmonize so well. Buy the DVD, I just did, it's so worth it.
I'm so happy I found the High Kings some time ago in the internet. I love their music. As an Ireland fan I also love the irish music very much. This is my favourite good-mood song. Listen to it every day, especially in the car on my way to work! But I still don't get the diddl-de-dah-part ;-))
Love it! Gets me going in the morning even though I don't know the lyrics or the doo dahs. Good song to houseclean (ugh) to. (Right click on video itself and select loop. and the mood keeps on... :)
Outstanding music, this is what music was meant to be. It's great that bands like them and Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly keep the interest in celtic music alive.
I learn this song in my music class. We even do a jig to it! You put your hands on your hips and kick slowly twice then fast four times, spin, and its so fun!
I have played this on the guitar for years, often called Red Haired Boy in bluegrass circles, this is the first time I've heard it with lyrics. Here they are: Well I'm a little beggarman, I am a beggarman, I'm a little beggar-beggarman, I am a beggar man X Well I'm a little beggarman and begging I have been for three score or more on this little isle of green. And I'm known from the Liffey from the basement to the zoo, And I'm known by the name of old Johnny Dhu. Of all the trades that's goin' the beggin' is the best, For when a man is tired he can sit down and rest He can beg for his dinner, he's nothing else to do When he comes around the corner with his old rig-a-doo. And I met a little flaxy-haired girl one day 'Well good morning' little flaxy-haired girl, ' did I say, 'Well good mornin' little beggarman, how do you do, with your rags and your bags and your old rig-a-doo.' I'll buy a pair of leggings and a collar and a tie, And a nice young lady I will fetch by and by. I'll buy a pair of goggles and I'll color them blue And an old fashioned lady I will make of her too. I've got the sky, I've got the road. I've got the sky... The world is my home. I'm a little beggarman, I am a beggar man, And I slept way down, in a barn at Caurabawn A wet night came on and I slept 'till the dawn With holes in the roof and the rain coming through And the rats and the cats, they were playing peek-a-boo When who should awaken but the woman of the house With her white spotty apron and her calico blouse She began to frighten and I said "Boo! Ah, don't be afraid ma'am it's only Johnny Dhu." Die di die di diddle diddle dum Di die di die di diddle diddle dum. Diddle dum di diddle diddle dum. I've got the sky, I've got the road. I've got the sky... The world is my home. And it's over the fields with my pack on my back And over the fields with my great heavy sack With the holes in my shoes and my toes peeping through Singing skinny-me-rink a doodle o for old Johnny Dhu I must be going to bed for it's getting late at night When the fire's all raked and out goes the light Now you've heard the story of me old rig-a-doo It's goodnight and God be with you from old Johnny Dhu.
Wonderful version, too :-) 'Way easier to get the lyrics from the High Kings than from many a great old codger who sings this at higher speeds! And yes, they are pretty as well as talented ;-)
Verse 4 Over the road with my pack on my back Over the fields with my great heavy sack With holes in my shoes and my toes peeping through Singing skinny-me-rink a doodle o and old Johnny Dhu I must be going to bed for it’s getting late at night The fire’s all raked and out goes the light So now you’ve heard the story of my old rig-a-doo It’s good-bye and God be with you says old Johnny Dhu
Why are these guys not more well known?!? They’re incredible
They are!
That’s what I’m thinking!
Right? I was astounded that they are playing a concert just 20 miles away from my house in Western Washington!
Pbs used to. Play all the time only way I knew
@@genuinedraft7350 they are very well known. I saw them in Oregon last October.
I used to sit on my grandmothers bed and play this on her gramophone I was 5 and am now 84 and still love it.
I love watching them perform. They always look like they're having the time of their lives!
Chloe Macdonald yeah they always looked thrilled to sing
Yes yes yes! I love their preferences!
This is probably my favorite song by them and it's not easy to choose just one! It's so much fun and I love how they use their voices to make rhythm. They harmonize so well. Buy the DVD, I just did, it's so worth it.
Why do I love them so much?
cuz dey good
Fainting Giraffe cause there music and there's reason for singing is pure not for publicly b it. They enjoy singing and the music that they represent
Because they are spectacular
Cause they are fantastic
Because they’re awesome! Why else?😂
Irish music is awesome! I am a Romanian fan of celtic music
We're all travellers Plaiul Nou Music Band. Blood goes very deep
Xx
Darren, Finbarr, Martin, and Brian, always love you! Fantastic as forever! better than other irish sounds! Love it always!
I've never knew that Irish folk music is stunning , till the high kings
it's always the best
I'm so happy I found the High Kings some time ago in the internet. I love their music. As an Ireland fan I also love the irish music very much.
This is my favourite good-mood song. Listen to it every day, especially in the car on my way to work! But I still don't get the diddl-de-dah-part ;-))
These dudes are just incredibly talented.
Wow, how much fun this is!
Your are my favorite band ever in the world.i am in Colorado your in Ireland 🇮🇪🇺🇸❤️
Music like this just simply can't be beat.
One of my absolute favorite bands these guys know how to have fun!
Love it! Gets me going in the morning even though I don't know the lyrics or the doo dahs. Good song to houseclean (ugh) to. (Right click on video itself and select loop. and the mood keeps on... :)
have only just discovered this band! Hoping they come to Western Canada so I can take my parents to see them!
2:10 - that right there has to be the musical equivalent of "Made you look!"
Lilting, my friends. One of the finest musical talents I know!
Four guys, one voice. Such tight harmony on a song that must be hard to sing. Good job lads.
This is fantastic music. I wish they would come to Charlotte NC, I'd pay the price to see them in concert!!!
Fantastic version of this song and a sound bunch of lads.
This song always makes me smile. It’s cute.
Why irish music is so awesome man; love it
A fenomenal song, irish music is always the best!
The second one from the right is GORGEOUS! This is such an amazing song.
Outstanding music, this is what music was meant to be. It's great that bands like them and Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly keep the interest in celtic music alive.
I just saw them today on "The View," and they sound amazing!!!!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Man alive, these guys seem like some fun fellas. Their concerts must be so freakin fun!
Still the best concert I’ve ever been too they’re a joy to behold can’t wait to see them
Live again hopefully 🙏💚💚💚💚
WOW...thanks fer postin this one....what a great version!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I agree...Great Big Sea and Gaelic Storm have been trumped
0:03
It takes legit talent to get people to clap along to your stream of complete gibberish on your own XD
This is not gibberish...Educate yourself and do some research. There is a tragic history associated with how they are singing
My grandads fav song, never had a bath, couldnt see how you could get urself clean in ur own dirty water, died aged 96
I learn this song in my music class. We even do a jig to it! You put your hands on your hips and kick slowly twice then fast four times, spin, and its so fun!
I just fell in love!!!
I'm French and I'm not used to listen to this kind of music, but this is just great!!!
Absolutely fantastic absolutely love high kings fantastic thay all are
Quel talent! ! fantastique!
A top shelf Co Dublin group!
I'm seeing these guys tomorrow and I'm SO EXCITED.
I have played this on the guitar for years, often called Red Haired Boy in bluegrass circles, this is the first time I've heard it with lyrics. Here they are:
Well I'm a little beggarman, I am a beggarman,
I'm a little beggar-beggarman, I am a beggar man X
Well I'm a little beggarman and begging I have been
for three score or more on this little isle of green.
And I'm known from the Liffey from the basement to the zoo,
And I'm known by the name of old Johnny Dhu.
Of all the trades that's goin' the beggin' is the best,
For when a man is tired he can sit down and rest
He can beg for his dinner, he's nothing else to do
When he comes around the corner with his old rig-a-doo.
And I met a little flaxy-haired girl one day
'Well good morning' little flaxy-haired girl, ' did I say,
'Well good mornin' little beggarman, how do you do,
with your rags and your bags and your old rig-a-doo.'
I'll buy a pair of leggings and a collar and a tie,
And a nice young lady I will fetch by and by.
I'll buy a pair of goggles and I'll color them blue
And an old fashioned lady I will make of her too.
I've got the sky,
I've got the road.
I've got the sky...
The world is my home.
I'm a little beggarman, I am a beggar man,
And I slept way down, in a barn at Caurabawn
A wet night came on and I slept 'till the dawn
With holes in the roof and the rain coming through
And the rats and the cats, they were playing peek-a-boo
When who should awaken but the woman of the house
With her white spotty apron and her calico blouse
She began to frighten and I said "Boo!
Ah, don't be afraid ma'am it's only Johnny Dhu."
Die di die di diddle diddle dum
Di die di die di diddle diddle dum.
Diddle dum di diddle diddle dum.
I've got the sky,
I've got the road.
I've got the sky...
The world is my home.
And it's over the fields with my pack on my back
And over the fields with my great heavy sack
With the holes in my shoes and my toes peeping through
Singing skinny-me-rink a doodle o for old Johnny Dhu
I must be going to bed for it's getting late at night
When the fire's all raked and out goes the light
Now you've heard the story of me old rig-a-doo
It's goodnight and God be with you from old Johnny Dhu.
They are unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So harmonic lol they r good cant get enough!
Bilbo Baggins?
This came to my soul and mind. And fits him a bit...
What do you think?
bloody fantastic
Good luck learning that! It IS hard! I go around acting like I can do it....sounds good in MY head! LOL! Can't get enough of this one, though!
I love this song the Irish have a way with music its so amazing
They're not exactly loud....
@@glen7318 yea but they got that grove!
I hope that this band will give a Concert in Linz sometimes. I would be there.
Love this song! Taught it to my 7th grade chorus, and now they love it too!! This song was the soundtrack for my entire day today - perfect! :)
Pride of Ireland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Big Sea and Gaelic Storm, much as I love em, just got PWNED on this song by The High Kings!
GOD I love Irish music!!!
Nice folk song by a good quartet.
I'm so used to hearing this song 10x's faster, but I reeeally enjoy this version.
this song has the best opening i've ever heard
They are excellent!
So great their arrangements Love these guys
Irish music is so refreshing
I need to get these guys on dvd
Well synchronized beautiful voices
Gives me the chills
This song - with varying lyrics - is also called Roving Journeyman.
You men need to put on a concert in North Carolina!!
...Please? =)
U guys have instantly earned your biggest fan ever!!
Love from morroco :) !
So proud to be half Irish!
Love thes lads
love playing the borhan with this song
Let the road rise up to meet ya sweet lil lassie
i bought it last week, its DEADLY! get it asap.
great song
i love this song!!!
This is soooo cool! I can't wait for their new CD! :) God bless!!!
So much talent. Music is in their D.N.A
Beautiful
Ah, I want to see these guys live! haha
best song ever!!!!!!
Just - WOW!
pure talent! WOW!
Love it every time :)))))))))))
brilliant! I love this song!
Irish... I'm melting... =)
I used to sing this to my grandson.
This is the red head boy. Fantastique.
Lol! That's kinda true! They are indeed a great band!
@MrCashlover Hell yeah.I saw them today in trafalgar square.They are incapable of doing a bad show.
Perf, can't beat it..
best regards iii
The one to his left is hot personified. Lurve him!!!
I wish I'd been there
these guys are what's been missing in my life
omg that one dude is sooo cute :) amazing talent guys ;)))
jaysus, why am I here in this desert in some other country's uniform, I should be at home getting drunk and listening to this live!
Im working on teaching myself the tin whistle in my spare time, and I've been trying to learn the part to this song for a while now.
Aloha I’m shanebearddj I’m biggest fan ever best music ever
I'm swooning at the Irishness. :p I think all for are handsome, but Darren...WOW ;) *swoon*
Sehr gut , fantastisch !
I've only heard Gaelic Storm's version. This is pretty neat.
amen! not that much irish but this music makes me feel proud to be part Irish
Love it
the opening is great for watching the guinness storm in the glass
Wonderful version, too :-) 'Way easier to get the lyrics from the High Kings than from many a great old codger who sings this at higher speeds! And yes, they are pretty as well as talented ;-)
Verse 4
Over the road with my pack on my back
Over the fields with my great heavy sack
With holes in my shoes and my toes peeping through
Singing skinny-me-rink a doodle o and old Johnny Dhu
I must be going to bed for it’s getting late at night
The fire’s all raked and out goes the light
So now you’ve heard the story of my old rig-a-doo
It’s good-bye and God be with you says old Johnny Dhu
Exelent song, greatings from Serbia :D