This popular pub song dates back to 19th century Dublin and tells the story of two auld ones trying to get money to go on an excursion. There are a few manic versions of the song from the likes of The Pogues and The Mary Wallopers – worth checking out! It’s an easy song to […]
Written by Tommy Makem in the late 60’s, this is an easy song to play along to and to learn, with just 4 chords and an easy strum pattern. A popular version was recorded by Luke Kelly and the Dubliners.
Written by the great Ewan McColl, this folksong has been recorded by several Irish artists. I based this lesson on the version recorded by Luke Kelly and The Dubliners.
A great sing-along favourite by The Dubliners. The raunchy lyrics of this song resulted in the song being banned by the broadcasting authority at the time of its release back in the 60s! You have been warned! A few bars from the jig Saddle the Pony are included as a suggestion between verses.