Odd suggestion... but if you felt like doing a different version of Diggy Diggy Hole, Colin Furze has been doing some digging. Some of his friends play instruments.
Yea I'm a Milligan they were basically sworn enemies the Mulligan’s who were Irish Rebels against the English so they're families didn't agree with the marriage one being Roman Catholic and the other being Protestant there's a bunch of other songs on the Mulligan’s probably should check out you'll see why they were sworn enemies
"Nancy Mulligan" is a love song written and performed by Ed Sheeran, a heartfelt tribute to his Irish grandparents. Released in 2017, it tells the story of Sheeran's grandfather, William, a Protestant from Northern Ireland, and his grandmother, Anne "Nancy" Mulligan, a Catholic from the Republic of Ireland. Their love blossomed during World War II, defying societal divisions caused by their religious backgrounds. The song highlights their determination to be together, echoing the star-crossed love of Romeo and Juliet. Sheeran's evocative lyrics and the traditional Irish instrumentation create an enduring story of love transcending borders and differences. Primary Source: Sheeran, Ed. "Nancy Mulligan." ÷ (Deluxe). Asylum Records, 2017.
I listened to this song a few times because I love Colm's stuff all the time, but was only yesterday years old when I actually read the full title and realized this was an Ed Sheeran song. I swear, Colm has the magic touch to make anything sound like an Irish tune from a hundred years ago. God, I love this man!
Oh Eire, an emerald in the crown of the God, how rich you are with music and musicians to share your wealth with the entire world! Amazing work, Colm, thank you! Your music videos make me to feel the Irish vibe.
love this song. Reminds me of my family love story of my great great grandfather being the Lord Mayor's son and my great great grandmother being an Irish maid. Back then English and Irish weren't allowed to marry even if there wasn't the gulf of their social status, so they ran off to America to be married.
I discovered your channel a few days ago. I have a big crush, I'm addicted to this Irish style. I devour everything you do. You are pure gold... Thank you ☘
I was twenty-four years old When I met the woman I would call my own Twenty-two grandkids now we're growing old In the house that your brother bought ya On the summer day when I proposed I made that wedding ring from dentist gold And I asked her father, but her daddy said "No, You can't marry my daughter!" She and I went on the run, don't care about religion I'm gonna marry the woman I love down by the Wexford border She was Nancy Mulligan, and I was William Sheeran She took my name, and we were one, down by the Wexford border Well, I met her at Guy's in the Second World War, and she was working on a soldiers' ward Never had I seen such beauty before, the moment that I saw her Nancy was my yellow rose, and we got married wearing borrowed clothes We got eight children now, growing old, five sons and three daughters She and I went on the run, don't care about religion I'm gonna marry the woman I love down by the Wexford border She was Nancy Mulligan, and I was William Sheeran She took my name, and we were one, down by the Wexford border With a snow-white streak in her jet black hair, over sixty years I've been loving her Now we're sat by the fire in our old armchairs, you know Nancy, I adore you From a farm boy born near Belfast town, I never worried 'bout the king and crown 'Cause I found my heart upon the southern ground, there's no difference, I assure ya She and I went on the run, don't care about religion I'm gonna marry the woman I love down by the Wexford border She was Nancy Mulligan, and I was William Sheeran She took my name, and we were one, down by the Wexford border
Perfection! I’m finally home (Ireland) and so happy. I was stuck in the states for ages. Missed my cliffs, the glorious view and the people more than an ever thought. I bought all your music while in the states and it made me feel a wee bit less homesick. Cheers for that, mate! You’ve a gift that goes beyond your voice. 💚🍀🍀🍀
Hey colm I have been watching you for these past 3 years you have helped me through my darkest of times. Plus most likely you’re not going to see this comment but thank you for these past years have a good day colm and stay very handsome you Irish devil. Plus i meant that as a compliment.
The moment I started listening to this song, I started crying. The moment you opened your mouth to sing the song more tears came out of my eyes. I do not know why, but the only thing I know is that I was crying out of sheer joy. I am amazed about how you managed to make a masterpiece out of a masterpiece. I would like to thank the UA-cam algorithm for bringing me to this song. I would love to thank you for singing this song.
I think that hearing some of Alanis Morissette's songs in your style would be absolutely magical! You're both musical lights in the darkness for me and hearing her healing messages together with your wild celtic soul would be wonderful.
This is the only Ed Sheeran song that I like his original of. I like thr lyrics of others of his songs yet dint care for his original versions of them melody/rhythm. Anyhow, this was an excellent cover.
The song, power. It's like sitting in a pub in London or elsewhere and listening to it while the smell of seaweed and sea air wafts through the windows on the coast and the sun slowly sets.
I recently stumbled upon The Wellerman version of this song and thought to myself, "Hey, it would be hella cool if Colm covered this song". Hold and behold...
Well I was going to be productive today, but since I can't write and listen to music with lyrics at the same time I guess I'll just spend all day listening to this on loop. We'll be productive tomorrow.
Admittedly, I never cared for the original, but this cover slaps! Super catchy. Perfect for singing while spinning your love around. Also, the tavern space is coming along great! Excited to see how you keep developing it.
Here are the lyrics. I was twenty four years old When I met the woman I would call my own Twenty two grand kids now growing old In the house that your brother bought ya On the summer day when I proposed I made that wedding ring from dentist gold And I asked her father but her daddy said, "No You can't marry my daughter" She and I went on the run Don't care about religion I'm gonna marry the woman I love Down by the Wexford border She was Nancy Mulligan And I was William Sheeran She took my name and then we were one Down by the Wexford border Well, I met her at Guy's in the second world war And she was working on a soldier's ward Never had I seen such beauty before The moment that I saw her Nancy was my yellow rose And we got married wearing borrowed clothes We got eight children now growing old Five sons and three daughters She and I went on the run Don't care about religion I'm gonna marry the woman I love Down by the Wexford border She was Nancy Mulligan And I was William Sheeran She took my name and then we were one Down by the Wexford border From her snow white streak in her jet black hair Over sixty years I've been loving her Now we're sat by the fire, in our old armchairs You know Nancy I adore ya From a farm boy born near Belfast town I never worried about the king and crown Cause I found my heart upon the southern ground There's no difference, I assure ya She and I went on the run Don't care about religion I'm gonna marry the woman I love Down by the Wexford border She was Nancy Mulligan And I was William Sheeran She took my name and then we were one Down by the Wexford border
This is it. That one song I was waiting for. Now I can die in peace. No really. Beautiful. I love that song & think it's iconic, it might be what we consider a classic irish today in a couple decades. There's not much to add. Some funky version wouldn't work. And you nailed it. ...or maybe...? Finnigan's Wake? Nothing you can take from me (Ballad of Songbird & Snakes)? Ok I'm not gonna die just yet 😆
Just looked these up. [Verse 1] I was twenty-four years old When I met the woman I would call my own Twenty-two grand kids now growing old In that house that your brother bought ya On the summer day when I proposed I made that wedding ring from dentist gold And I asked her father, but her daddy said, "No You can't marry my daughter" [Chorus] She and I went on the run Don't care about religion I'm gonna marry the woman I love Down by the Wexford border She was Nancy Mulligan And I was William Sheeran She took my name and then we were one Down by the Wexford border [Verse 2] Well, I met her at Guy's in the second World War And she was working on a soldier's ward Never had I seen such beauty before The moment that I saw her Nancy was my yellow rose And we got married wearing borrowed clothes We got eight children now growing old Five sons and three daughters [Chorus] She and I went on the run Don't care about religion I'm gonna marry the woman I love Down by the Wexford border She was Nancy Mulligan And I was William Sheeran She took my name and then we were one Down by the Wexford border [Verse 3] From her snow white streak in her jet black hair Over sixty years I've been loving her Now we're sat by the fire in our old armchairs You know Nancy, I adore ya From a farm boy born near Belfast town I never worried 'bout the king and crown 'Cause I found my heart upon the southern ground There's no difference, I assure ya [Chorus] She and I went on the run Don't care about religion I'm gonna marry the woman I love Down by the Wexford border She was Nancy Mulligan And I was William Sheeran She took my name and then we were one Down by the Wexford border
Who should I collab with this year?
Have you done (cape cod girl)
would love to see what insane stuff you and Rustage could come up with, maybe Dan Bull.
Peter Hollens
I personally really like your collabs with Rachel Hardy and I'd love to hear more of them
Odd suggestion... but if you felt like doing a different version of Diggy Diggy Hole, Colin Furze has been doing some digging. Some of his friends play instruments.
Fun Fact: Ed Sheeran wrote this song as a way to tell the story of how his grandparents met & fell in love.
Yea I'm a Milligan they were basically sworn enemies the Mulligan’s who were Irish Rebels against the English so they're families didn't agree with the marriage one being Roman Catholic and the other being Protestant there's a bunch of other songs on the Mulligan’s probably should check out you'll see why they were sworn enemies
Listen to the song Man from Mullingar
We know lol
I always assumed it was something like that. It’s Cool!
NO WAY!
"Nancy Mulligan" is a love song written and performed by Ed Sheeran, a heartfelt tribute to his Irish grandparents. Released in 2017, it tells the story of Sheeran's grandfather, William, a Protestant from Northern Ireland, and his grandmother, Anne "Nancy" Mulligan, a Catholic from the Republic of Ireland. Their love blossomed during World War II, defying societal divisions caused by their religious backgrounds. The song highlights their determination to be together, echoing the star-crossed love of Romeo and Juliet. Sheeran's evocative lyrics and the traditional Irish instrumentation create an enduring story of love transcending borders and differences.
Primary Source:
Sheeran, Ed. "Nancy Mulligan." ÷ (Deluxe). Asylum Records, 2017.
I listened to this song a few times because I love Colm's stuff all the time, but was only yesterday years old when I actually read the full title and realized this was an Ed Sheeran song. I swear, Colm has the magic touch to make anything sound like an Irish tune from a hundred years ago.
God, I love this man!
This actually sounds a lot like the original. You should listen to it. Bet you’d like it.
Oh Eire, an emerald in the crown of the God, how rich you are with music and musicians to share your wealth with the entire world! Amazing work, Colm, thank you! Your music videos make me to feel the Irish vibe.
Okay I'm spooked. I was just listening to this song earlier and now you upload a cover!
To anyone who needs a good laugh today, kick on the English subtitles and watch'em just struggle with the accent 😂😂
I LOVE IT. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR IRISH STYLE COVERS. I FEEL LIKE I’M IN IRELAND WHEN I HEAR THEM.
Please say this will be on Spotify
Would be surprised it it weren't on spotify.
noooooooooooooooo
love this song. Reminds me of my family love story of my great great grandfather being the Lord Mayor's son and my great great grandmother being an Irish maid. Back then English and Irish weren't allowed to marry even if there wasn't the gulf of their social status, so they ran off to America to be married.
This song is my wedding song. I really love this. And I'm happy to heard it again and fall in memories and dreams. Thank you!
I discovered your channel a few days ago. I have a big crush, I'm addicted to this Irish style. I devour everything you do. You are pure gold...
Thank you ☘
I was twenty-four years old
When I met the woman I would call my own
Twenty-two grandkids now we're growing old
In the house that your brother bought ya
On the summer day when I proposed
I made that wedding ring from dentist gold
And I asked her father, but her daddy said "No,
You can't marry my daughter!"
She and I went on the run, don't care about religion
I'm gonna marry the woman I love down by the Wexford border
She was Nancy Mulligan, and I was William Sheeran
She took my name, and we were one, down by the Wexford border
Well, I met her at Guy's in the Second World War, and she was working on a soldiers' ward
Never had I seen such beauty before, the moment that I saw her
Nancy was my yellow rose, and we got married wearing borrowed clothes
We got eight children now, growing old, five sons and three daughters
She and I went on the run, don't care about religion
I'm gonna marry the woman I love down by the Wexford border
She was Nancy Mulligan, and I was William Sheeran
She took my name, and we were one, down by the Wexford border
With a snow-white streak in her jet black hair, over sixty years I've been loving her
Now we're sat by the fire in our old armchairs, you know Nancy, I adore you
From a farm boy born near Belfast town, I never worried 'bout the king and crown
'Cause I found my heart upon the southern ground, there's no difference, I assure ya
She and I went on the run, don't care about religion
I'm gonna marry the woman I love down by the Wexford border
She was Nancy Mulligan, and I was William Sheeran
She took my name, and we were one, down by the Wexford border
Your setup looks amazing! Didn't know I needed a Nancy Mulligan cover from you, but I'm glad we got one.
Keep up the amazing work, Colm!
Perfection! I’m finally home (Ireland) and so happy. I was stuck in the states for ages. Missed my cliffs, the glorious view and the people more than an ever thought. I bought all your music while in the states and it made me feel a wee bit less homesick. Cheers for that, mate! You’ve a gift that goes beyond your voice. 💚🍀🍀🍀
Hey colm I have been watching you for these past 3 years you have helped me through my darkest of times. Plus most likely you’re not going to see this comment but thank you for these past years have a good day colm and stay very handsome you Irish devil. Plus i meant that as a compliment.
I'm really looking forward to spring. That is colm McGuiness time!!! Really love this song
You should do the song For The Dancing and The Dreaming, the song Stoic sings to his wife in How To Train Your Dragon!
Oh, please, YES!
Yes!
CHEERS FOR THIS COVER!! One of my favorite of Ed’s songs and WONDERFULLY mixed and sung.
Thank you, Colm! Wonderfully done!
The moment I started listening to this song, I started crying. The moment you opened your mouth to sing the song more tears came out of my eyes. I do not know why, but the only thing I know is that I was crying out of sheer joy. I am amazed about how you managed to make a masterpiece out of a masterpiece.
I would like to thank the UA-cam algorithm for bringing me to this song.
I would love to thank you for singing this song.
You should totally sing Sail North's "Bones" and "Tale of The Shadow"
オリジナルよりもさらに民族音楽感増しでよい🎸
神曲のみ集めた再生リストに保存決定
I think that hearing some of Alanis Morissette's songs in your style would be absolutely magical! You're both musical lights in the darkness for me and hearing her healing messages together with your wild celtic soul would be wonderful.
I feel so good and carefree after hearing you ladies sing. Thank you for sharing
I never fully realized how attractive an Irish accent was until you
right?? i just noticed this in the middle of the song i think its the best thing in this video
A lovely, unique, charming and stunning Performance full of character, spirit and life ❤ Whatever you do is a masterpiece🎉
This is literally the most Irish thing I've seen today! Thank you, my ears have been blessed 😍
This is the only Ed Sheeran song that I like his original of. I like thr lyrics of others of his songs yet dint care for his original versions of them melody/rhythm.
Anyhow, this was an excellent cover.
I really like your singing voice and the way you sing 😊
For some reason, Irish music reminds me of my childhood🇮🇪
Yes ANOTHER BANGER . The best suprise after a rough morning! Much Love from The chilly North!
The song, power.
It's like sitting in a pub in London or elsewhere and listening to it while the smell of seaweed and sea air wafts through the windows on the coast and the sun slowly sets.
I always love how much energy and passion you put into your music. Your renditions are some of the best, easily 10/10
I really like the background. Oh.., and the music is also good. 😉
I recently stumbled upon The Wellerman version of this song and thought to myself, "Hey, it would be hella cool if Colm covered this song". Hold and behold...
Your videos are honestly so helpful for someone trying to learn Irish Bouzouki with limited resources in their own area!
My absolute favourite Ed-Sheeran Song 🤩❤️
It's the best of all irish songs!
Still one of my favourite you've made !
Love this song already and haven't even heard the original. Well done.
Твой голос и чувства ритма восхительны!
I think a cover of "Kilkelly Ireland" would be a smashing vid
you just made one of my fav songs even better.
Bloody love this song
That new studio is VERY NICE👑
This is great! Enough of your own take, while keeping the best parts of the original. Love it
Well I was going to be productive today, but since I can't write and listen to music with lyrics at the same time I guess I'll just spend all day listening to this on loop. We'll be productive tomorrow.
Bit of an odd request, but try singing the Irish volunteer?? an old US civil war era song of the 69th new york volunteer irish brigade
❤❤No.coment..perfect. super.wonderfull.great.song.Colm.is...no.one!!!🎉🎉
Just love it . I havent heard this song in ages . Thanks Colm
Admittedly, I never cared for the original, but this cover slaps! Super catchy. Perfect for singing while spinning your love around. Also, the tavern space is coming along great! Excited to see how you keep developing it.
This is one of my favorites im so happy to see you cover it
There is no one better to cover this song. 💙 thanks for this gem colm.
Always Strong Love it keep it up Colm music is the only thing to make my smile anymore so you are a blessing to me
Nicely done Colm..!
I lisen to yo music alot so keep up the great work love your covers
This brings me joy
Bravo, Colm McGuinness! This is, simply, a masterpiece!
This is the best 20th birthday present I could ask for.
I always loved the original, never knew how much I needed a cover by you of this song! This is incredible, absolutely loving it!! 💜
Such a pretty, toe-tapping folksy cover! Love it.
Oh, I love this so much. You’re so talented.
😭😭😭😭 My favorurite song! It's beautiful!
I love thing song. Great to hear your version of it!
Absolute GOLD!!!!
Thanks for banishing the winter blahs!😁
Here are the lyrics.
I was twenty four years old
When I met the woman I would call my own
Twenty two grand kids now growing old
In the house that your brother bought ya
On the summer day when I proposed
I made that wedding ring from dentist gold
And I asked her father but her daddy said, "No
You can't marry my daughter"
She and I went on the run
Don't care about religion
I'm gonna marry the woman I love
Down by the Wexford border
She was Nancy Mulligan
And I was William Sheeran
She took my name and then we were one
Down by the Wexford border
Well, I met her at Guy's in the second world war
And she was working on a soldier's ward
Never had I seen such beauty before
The moment that I saw her
Nancy was my yellow rose
And we got married wearing borrowed clothes
We got eight children now growing old
Five sons and three daughters
She and I went on the run
Don't care about religion
I'm gonna marry the woman I love
Down by the Wexford border
She was Nancy Mulligan
And I was William Sheeran
She took my name and then we were one
Down by the Wexford border
From her snow white streak in her jet black hair
Over sixty years I've been loving her
Now we're sat by the fire, in our old armchairs
You know Nancy I adore ya
From a farm boy born near Belfast town
I never worried about the king and crown
Cause I found my heart upon the southern ground
There's no difference, I assure ya
She and I went on the run
Don't care about religion
I'm gonna marry the woman I love
Down by the Wexford border
She was Nancy Mulligan
And I was William Sheeran
She took my name and then we were one
Down by the Wexford border
This is it. That one song I was waiting for. Now I can die in peace.
No really. Beautiful. I love that song & think it's iconic, it might be what we consider a classic irish today in a couple decades. There's not much to add. Some funky version wouldn't work.
And you nailed it.
...or maybe...? Finnigan's Wake? Nothing you can take from me (Ballad of Songbird & Snakes)?
Ok I'm not gonna die just yet 😆
i'd love to hear stuck in the middle done by you, i think it'd be a really interesting cover
a classic!
That is a fun song to dance too! Love it😊
Just looked these up.
[Verse 1]
I was twenty-four years old
When I met the woman I would call my own
Twenty-two grand kids now growing old
In that house that your brother bought ya
On the summer day when I proposed
I made that wedding ring from dentist gold
And I asked her father, but her daddy said, "No
You can't marry my daughter"
[Chorus]
She and I went on the run
Don't care about religion
I'm gonna marry the woman I love
Down by the Wexford border
She was Nancy Mulligan
And I was William Sheeran
She took my name and then we were one
Down by the Wexford border
[Verse 2]
Well, I met her at Guy's in the second World War
And she was working on a soldier's ward
Never had I seen such beauty before
The moment that I saw her
Nancy was my yellow rose
And we got married wearing borrowed clothes
We got eight children now growing old
Five sons and three daughters
[Chorus]
She and I went on the run
Don't care about religion
I'm gonna marry the woman I love
Down by the Wexford border
She was Nancy Mulligan
And I was William Sheeran
She took my name and then we were one
Down by the Wexford border
[Verse 3]
From her snow white streak in her jet black hair
Over sixty years I've been loving her
Now we're sat by the fire in our old armchairs
You know Nancy, I adore ya
From a farm boy born near Belfast town
I never worried 'bout the king and crown
'Cause I found my heart upon the southern ground
There's no difference, I assure ya
[Chorus]
She and I went on the run
Don't care about religion
I'm gonna marry the woman I love
Down by the Wexford border
She was Nancy Mulligan
And I was William Sheeran
She took my name and then we were one
Down by the Wexford border
I love the ad right in the middle of the text. XD
Thanks for your work finding these.
thanks
My heart is blessed every time you sing. Such joy to hear you, love.
Awesome 👍👍👍👍
You really capture the warmth and energy of an Irish trad session! Well done again, mate!
I'm sooo happy you did this song I waiting for this for years. I'm drinking to this on St. Patty's day 😊
I love this song so much. My favorite Ed Sheeran song by far. And now I don't know which version I love more. 😅❤
ED is better
So good!
I would love Love LOVE to see you collab with The Bass Gang, I would also love to hear you sing Do you hear the people sing from Les Mis.
That wooden tile/cladding in the back really looks good! Didn't know it was needed until I saw it. Really good job decorating your Wobbler Inn :D
Amazing work! Now we need Galway Girl to finish out the duo!
Smashing Brilliant 💥🤯👍✌️🤟💯‼️
What a banger, amazing job yet again.
You should do for the dancing and the dreaming from HTTYD
You are so hot, beautiful, talented! Keep the awesome wonderful work, so proud of you and your craft 💖💖💖
HELL YEAH IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS
Love it always wonderful to listen back at just how wide your range is
You are awesome man! Keep being amazing!
What a beaut, amazing as always
Hey, I remember that song from long ago, me and my friends played it on guitars when we were younger! Awesome cover as always!
yo, mr McGuinness can you do some old popular hyms? I'd love some of those! (I loooved the amazing grace one you did)
Hell yeah I've been waiting for this
This, is amazing! Loved this!
All your songs, covers and originals, just make me wanna dance!
AMAZING
YES
Love it!!!
Hey Colm I just wanted to ask if you could soon do the “prince ali” song from Aladdin
you song macks me to cry
This is a beautiful piece of music! You have a wonderful talent
sounds great
I would love to see you and the wellerman do this song together. that would be epic.
Amazing video and awesome song ❤