1848. The Boyne Water (Traditional Irish - Protestant)
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- The lyrics of this Ulster Protestant song commemorate King William III of Orange's victory over James II at the Battle of the Boyne. The tune is often played by Ulster loyalist marching bands.
The battle took place during the British Civil War of 1642 - 1651. King James II, as a very young Duke of York, was present with his father Charles at the Battle of Edge Hill in 1642.
Some of the historical events mentioned in the song include the death of the Duke of Schomberg, William of Orange's leading the Enniskillen cavalry across the River Boyne and the repulse of the Jacobite cavalry's counter-attacks.
One version of the song, though not the one I sing, suggests that victory in the battle saved the Ulster Protestant community from massacre by the Irish Catholics:
So praise God, all true Protestants, and I will say no further,
But had the Papists gained that day, there would have been open murder.
Although King James and many more were ne'er that way inclined,
It was not in their power to stop what the rabble they designed.
This song was requested by Norman Brendon.
Lyrics and chords:
Em ................... Dm .............................. Em
July the First in Oldbridge Town there was a grievous battle
...................................... Dm ............................. Em
Where many a man lay on the ground by the cannons that did rattle;
King James he pitched his tents between the lines for to retire,
................ Dm .................................................... Em ....... Dm .. Em
But King William threw his bomb-balls in and set them all on fire.
Thereat enraged they vowed revenge upon King William's forces
And often did cry vehemently that they would stop their courses;
A bullet from the Irish came and grazed King William's arm,
They thought His Majesty was slain, yet it did him little harm.
Duke Schomberg then, in friendly care, his King would often caution
To shun the spot where bullets hot retained their rapid motion;
But William said, “He don't deserve the name of Faith's Defender,
Who would not venture life and limb to make a foe surrender.”
When we the Boyne began to cross, the enemy descended,
But few of our brave men were lost, so stoutly we defended;
The Horse it was that first marched over, the Foot soon followed after,
But brave Duke Schomberg was no more by venturing over the water.
When valiant Schomberg he was slain, King William thus accosted
His warlike men for to march on and he would be the foremost;
“Brave boys,” he cried, “be not dismayed for the loss of one commander,
For God shall be our king this day and I'll be general under.”
Then stoutly we the Boyne did cross to give the enemies battle;
Our cannon to our foes' great cost, like thundering claps did rattle;
In majestic mien our Prince rode o'er, his men soon followed after,
With blow and shout put our foe to the rout, the day we crossed the water.
The Protestants of Drogheda have reason to be thankful
That they were not to bondage brought, they being but a handful;
First to the Tholsel they were brought and tried at Millmount after,
But brave King William set them free by venturing over the water.
The cunning French near to Duleek had taken up their quarters,
And fenced themselves on every side still waiting for new orders
But in the dead time of the night they set the fields on fire
And long before the morning light to Dublin did retire.
Then said King William to his men after the French departed
“I'm glad,” said he, “that none of ye seem to be faint-hearted;
So sheath your swords and rest awhile, in time we'll follow after.”
These words he uttered with a smile the day he crossed the water.
Come let us all with heart and voice applaud our faith's defender
Who at the Boyne his valor showed and made his foe surrender
To God above, the praise we'll give both now and ever after,
And bless the glorious memory of King William that crossed the Boyne water.
You can see a playlist of my Orange songs here:
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Thanks for this. There seems to be a Rebel refrain of this this written in 1796 - 'Freedom Triumphant'. See 'Songs of Irish Rebellion'. Our history is best shared through song.
I've learnt a lot about Irish history through your songs.
One of the first I remember as a wee boy...but theres a few versions that makes it awkward when your singing a different one.No matter what it's all the same. NO SURRENDER 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
It's the same with all traditional songs. There's always more than one version .
Came across the mention of “The Boyne Water” in the novel Gone with the Wind and understanding it in reference to the passage brought it to live.
Thanks for that information. I haven't read "Gone With the Wind" so missed that reference.
I heard it in C.S. Lewis' 'That Hideous Strength'.
I really loved your rendition of this song!
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Bravo! 🇬🇧
Thanks for listening.
Think of the historical meaning behind the lyrics?
Wonderful rendition ,thank you.
You're welcome. Thanks for listening.
Fantastic, hope your well sir
Thank you. I'm very well.
Ah, so this is "The Battle of the Boyne" mentioned in some other songs?
The tune sounds familiar -- I'm sure I've heard it from the Clancy Brothers, for a different song of course, and possibly a Civil War song.
Yes, there are a number of songs about it. Irish tunes do tend to be recycled. I can't think of another song to this melody, but it does seem familiar.
raymondcrooke I think the melody is actually used for "Come Out ye Black And Tans."
Per wiki: The Jacobite song "Lady Keith's Lament" is sung to the same tune. Separately, there is also another Gaelic Irish language song, 'Rosc Catha na Mumhan' ('The Battle Cry of Munster'), but giving the perspective of Irish Catholics warring with the settlers, and is attributed to Pearas Mac Gearailt (1709-92).
Superb, sir !
Thank you.
@@raymondcrooke Its my pleasure, Raymond. Your renditions of the old Orange songs I heard in my youth are amazing. Good luck to you, sir !
Excellent 👍👍
Thank you.
Love it, well done Sir
Thank you.
Enjoyed very much Raymond ! great song ! :)
Thank you, Virginia.
May we never forget the sacrifice of the time for Great Britain and freedom.
why does this say 1848? That is the year of my g grandfather's birth. His name was ORANGE Douglas
Because it is the 1848th video I have put on UA-cam!
Very nice singing and playing dear Raymond! Thumbs up :-) All the best, Jenny
Thank you, Jenny.
This song was first a Gaelic song called "Rosc Cath na Mumhan." Will you cover that one? Also, if possible, could you be on Google Play. I don't actually know how one gets their music there, but I think you would do well there. Thanks for keeping British and Irish folk music alive.
Thanks for the information, but I don't think I can sing in Gaelic. And not sure how I would get on Google Play.
Appreciation from across the pond!!
Thank you for listening.
Great sing Ray... my old dad likely is smiling up above
Thank you, Jack.
Do you know manage blues by blind joe Reynolds
No. I'm afraid I don't.
This song is said to be a song sung by the Protestant side in skirmishes against the Catholics in Armagh in the late 1700s. Eventually, my great grandfather, James O'Carroll had his land taken from him and was banished from Ireland, and fled to New Brunswick, Canada. Sad times, I wish I knew where his land was, it would be amazing to visit.
Thanks for listening and commenting.
This is great! My great-great-great grandfather was a Baptist minister with a strong Orangeman ancestry. Thank you for posting and please post more!
You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it.
I take it your from the states?
@@aaronjohnston8597 I am Australian.
@@raymondcrooke alrighty aha Sorry that sentence just sounded very American
Z to A I'm sure your ggg grandfather is waiting for you in heaven, be sure you get saved!
Many thanks for these videos, really enjoying them! Do you know where it's possible to obtain a professional recording of this song? There are lots of marching band CDs which have the flute/drum version, but I am looking for one with vocals much like this...
Not really. I didn't know the song until I got the request, and just had to find it on UA-cam.
ua-cam.com/video/Hx3oRG4UczQm/v-deo.html Sam Carson has a version but with reduced lyrics. Here are the full lyrics...
The Boyne Water
(Lieutenant Colonel William Blacker)
July the First in Ouldbridge Town there was a grievous battle
Where many a man lay on the ground by cannons that did rattle;
Kin James he pitched his tents between the lines for to retire,
But King William threw his bombballs in and set them all on fire.
Whereat they vowed revenge upon King William s forces
And oft did vehemently cry that they would stop their courses;
A bullet from the Irish cam an grazed King William s arm,
They thought His Majesty was slain, yet it did him little harm.
Duke Schomberg then, in friendly care, his King would often caution
To shun the spot where bullets hot retained their rapid motion;
But William said, He don t deserve the name of Faith s Defender,
Who would not venture life and limb to make a foe surrender.
When we the Boyne began to cross,the enemy descended,
But few of our brave men were lost, so stoutly we defended;
The Horse it was that first marched o er, the Foot soon followed after,
But brave Duke Schomberg was no more by venturing o er the water.
When valiant Schomberg he was slain, King William he accosted
His warlike men for to march on and he would be foremost;
Brave boys he cried be not dismayed for the loss of one commander,
For God shall be our kin this day and I ll be general under.
Then stoutly we the Boyne did cross to give the enemies battle;
Our cannon to our foes great cost, like thundering claps did rattle;
In majestic mien our Prince rode o er his men soon followed after,
With blow and shout put our foe to the rout, the day we crossed the water.
The Protestants of Drogheda have reason to be thankful
That they were not to bondage brought, they being but a handful;
First to the Those they were brought and tried at Millmount after,
But brave King William set them free by venturing o er the water.
The cunning French near to Duleek had taken up their quarters,
And found themselves on every side still w
But in the dead time of the night they set the fields on fire
And long before the morning s light to Dublin did retire.
Then said King William to his men after the French departed
I m glad, said he that non of ye seem to be faint-hearted;
So sheath your swords and rest awhile , in time we ll follow after ,
These words he uttered with a smile the day he crossed the water.
Come let us all with heart and voice applaud our live's defender
Who at the Boyne his valor showed and mad his for surrender
To God above, the praise we ll give now and ever after,
And bless the glorious memory of King William that crossed the water.
@@Sacrifice-Loyalty Thank you for posting these lyrics.
@@raymondcrooke LMFAO!!!!!!
@@Sacrifice-Loyalty Are you talking Sam of Houl Yer Whisht?
Superb big man 💙✋🏻🗡 🛡
Thanks for listening.
@@raymondcrooke keep them coming big man 👌
Love the orange songs.
:-) Good
Good one Raymond. I always enjoy the modal feel of these folk songs. Modes are a great link between Rock and Renaissance.As I was listening to your version I could here Bob Johnson's (Steeleye Span) Guitar thunping along in my head.
Thanks, Peter. I like the way you always have something interesting to say from a musical point of view.
Enjoyed hearing this. It's one of the songs that is passing from Orange culture. God bless you and people like you who are keeping the words alive!
+stujak74 Thank you for watching.
Rate the confidience mate! Brilliant tune❤️Deserves a top 10 recognition by far, hope u get back to me no1 fan right here xxxxx
Thank you for listening, Jennifer.
Can you do lilliburlero please.
Okay. It will be my next song.
The lyrics are meaningful and accurate.
Thanks for listening.
@@raymondcrooke thanks for performing.
Do you know the Orange Maid of Sligo ,real nice folk tune?
@@BOATSkeepcoming Yes. It's here: ua-cam.com/video/4n0imQb5QyU/v-deo.html
@@raymondcrooke Thanks Raymond !
Thanks for putting this up, somehow I missed it.
You're welcome. Thanks for suggesting it.
What a great rendition, even if you do talk funny. ;-)
nice
+Connor Liggett Thank you.
oh Wow Raymond crooke SINGS the overworld map theme to Chrono Trigger: The lion lies down with the lamb.
...I was going to comission that out of you...blast, I am foiled!
Good to see you back, my friend.
raymondcrooke Yes, it is a pleasure. Cat is considering purrrrchasing one of your albums
No hate being preached here, carry on oranges
Carry on ye black men and apprentice bhoys. Common sense-beyond the religious divide!!!
A way to learn about history...! Thanks, Raymond, and Best Regards, Bob
You're welcome, Bob. Thanks for watching.
Irish are One people,
Yes!
Superb sir 🇬🇧
Thank you.
My Salute is to Your Loyalty My dear Sir!
This is excellent.
Thank you.
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谢谢
I am a Jacobite, but I can't resist this great song.
Thanks for coming back for another listen.
I'm a Clann Feargaile Williamite. However we County Limerick O'Hallorans are well known to ally with Jacobites as long as they don't threaten our rights or that of others. See Dr Sylvester. He sympathized with all of his fellow Anglo Irish as well as Scottish scholars with no Ulster Scots or Anglo Irish blood.
Brilliant
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.