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Kilmainham Lullaby

from Wanderlust EP by The Musettes

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A ballad about Joseph Plunkett & Grace Gifford, they were wed in Kilmainham Jail the night before Plunkett was executed for his participation in the 1916 Rising. Grace carried on advocating for Irish independence after his death. This song is a tribute to them.

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Sing me sweet lullabies
Our time is short, so hold me close tonight
I read the letter, the last you sent
Don't forget our lullaby; here's how it went

It's hard to love, it's hard to breathe at times
But you can sing me, sing me lullabies

We set fire to the streets
Oh the ashes of 1916, how they felt our hearts beat
The only way they could douse the flames
Was to shut the eyes from whence they came

It's hard to love, it's hard to breathe at times
But you can sing me, sing me lullabies

I waited beyond the wall
Hoping that our love would conquer all
But I heard the muskets flare that day
When I fell to my knees, Lord how I prayed

Many years have passed
But I sing our lullaby to make the memories last

It's hard to love, it's hard to breathe at times
But you can sing me, sing me lullabies

It's hard to love, it's hard to breathe at times
But you can sing me, sing me lullabies

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from Wanderlust EP, track released March 17, 2014
Songwriter: Meaghan LaGrandeur

Musicians:
Meaghan LaGrandeur: vocals, mandolin
Rachel Harrison: vocals, guitar
Lora Bidner: vocals
Jonathan Chandler: bass guitar, percussion
Raphael Weinroth-Browne: cello

Produced by Jonathan Chandler & The Musettes
Recorded & mixed by Jonathan Chandler
Mastered by Jason Fee

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters.

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