The Golden Jubilee
Marie Doherty
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Way down in the County Kerry, in a place they call Tralee
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A fine ould couple, they lived there, Kate and Pat Magee
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They were going to have a party on their Golden Jubilee
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Now Kate says she to Pat Magee: Come and listen here to me:
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Put on your ould knee britches and your coat of emerald green
Take off that hat, me darlin' Pat, put on your ould caibin
For today's our golden wedding and I'll have you all to know
Just how we looked, when we were wed, fifty years ago.
Verse 2: Oh well do I remember how we danced on the village green
You held me in your arms, dear Pat, and called me your cailin
Your hair was like a raven's wing, but now it's turning grey
Come over here, ould sweetheart dear, and hear, what I've to say:
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Verse 3: As well do I remember when first I was your bride
In the little chapel on the hill, where we stood side by side
Of good friends we have many, of troubles we've had few
Come over here, ould sweetheart dear, and here's what you must do:
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