SONG LYRICS BY HELEN KIELY O'REGAN
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THE DRIFTER IN ME
I can never seem to settle down
There’s always somewhere I wanna be
Forever on the go
That’s the drifter in me
American interstates I’ve seen
I’ve travelled all around
Through cities, towns and countrylands
Making friends where’ere I go
I started in New York City
Where I lived for many years
Heading west to Arizona
Enjoying life but with many tears
I settle in Nashville for a while
But the drifter starts again
Try Oklahoma and even Texas
That’s the drifter in me
Go south to Florida
Tallahassee is my base
Make wonderful friends there
That I cherish to this day
A little north, go to Georgia
From Thomasville to Valdosta
I-75 to Macon, still
That’s the drifter in me
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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STAY WITH ME
I’m no longer blue
When I’ve got you
You make my sunshine bright
As each day goes by
I forget how to cry
And my heart is always light
Don’t go away
But please please say
That you’ll always be here
I dream of you
In a love that’s true
So please always be near
When I see you now
I know right now
That I’ll never stop loving you
So now understand
That you are my man
The one and only true
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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STREETS
I walked along the city streets
My heart was breaking down
For to see the people lying there
The homeless of our land
Other people may laugh and jeer
They don’t understand
To them homelessness is a disease
That they don’t want to catch
Homeless people are no different
They’re like anyone else
They come from all walks of life
And range in age, race and creed
Life is never fair or equal
Some have too much, others get nothing
Anything from a mansion on the hill
To a cardboard condo on the streets
A girl lies on a park bench
A garbage bag is her dress
And a newspaper is her blanket
She tries to get some sleep
When she wakes up, she needs to eat
A trash can is her restaurant
It’s sad how life can turn out
One decision could make all the difference
Another man lies on the sidewalk
A group of youths pour gasoline and set him alight
His screams terrorize and show the danger
Of life upon the streets
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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THE EMERALD ISLE
The nicest spot to me in the world
Is to be in the emerald isle
Wherever I shall travel
I shall return back home
For to see the meadows and the trees
The flowers that bloom in the spring
You may find other places nice
But the emerald isle is everything I want
When I journey far to a foreign land
I dream of the day I’ll return
Even though I’ve made lots of friends
I’ll still miss the emerald isle
Oh emerald isle, you are home to me
And I’ll never ever leave you for good as long as I live
Other places may call me and I may go on vacation
But wherever I am I shall return to my home in the emerald isle
There’s many a place on this earth
That has some beautiful sights
But to my eyes, the nicest to be
Is in my home on the emerald isle
I’ve tried other ways of life
I’ve tried other countries on earth
I’ve made friends near, far and wide
But I miss my friends on the emerald isle
Today I leave this foreign shore
And I look forward to see
The meadows and trees and the flowers
And my home on the dear emerald isle
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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I WANTED YOU TOO
The day began
We talked awhile
A glance was shyly
Followed with a smile
You touched my hand
I looked at you
I could tell you wanted me
I wanted you too
To make the first move
Will take a lot of trust
I think it’s love
And not just lust
What can I do
To prove to you
I could tell you wanted me
I wanted you too
It’s been hard for me
To trust a man
I’ve been hurt so much
I know you understand
So please be gentle
And I’ll respect you too
I could tell you wanted me
I wanted you too
If it doesn’t work out
Let’s still be friends
Life’s much too short
To be alone
But a while ago
I could feel so much
I could tell you wanted me
I wanted you too
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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WHY DOES LOVE HAVE TO HURT ME
Why oh why does love have to hurt me
Why can’t I be happy
On can’t our love be free
Why does love have to hurt me
I saw you today
But you turned away
I love you can’t you see
Why does love have to hurt me
I think about you every night
Always hoping that you might
Want to be with me
Why does love have to hurt me
Today I walk alone
To a place unknown
Wanting to break free
Why does love have to hurt me
Let’s go for a walk
Then you and I can talk
Take this pain from me
Why does love have to hurt me
My heart is always breaking
With each step you’re taking
Turn around towards me
Oh why does love have to hurt me
Want to be with you through your life
Becoming your wife
On can’t you see
Why does love have to hurt me
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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SHINE THE LIGHT OF LOVE
There’s a light that shines on me
And that light will never dim
Let that light shine on all the world
It’s that light of love
I wish the world would stop and think what’s going on
Let there be no war, short or long
Let all the world think, how much nicer it would be
To know the light of love
Too many people die, too many people try
To fight for their rights
But where does it all get us, just pain and war and grief
Let’s see the light of love
Every day and night, a news report comes in
Of deaths and more fights
Why do people fight, on have they lost the sight
Of the light of love
I wish the world would share, with one another and care
The starving little children and adults we hear of
I don’t think it would harm us to do without somethings
Let’s shine the light of love
Let all the world see the greatest gift to be
Is the light of love
Let’s stop this war at once, let each man call a truce
And see the light of love
And know the light of love
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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BUNDORAN IN THE COUNTY DONEGAL
Take a trip up north to the land of Tir Conaill
On passing the county border line you’ll see
Flashing neon lights and various sights
That’s beautiful Bundoran in the County Donegal
It’s a seaside resort
That I’ll always remember
Where I spent my childhood
Along by it’s shores
Go for a walk on the beach
Or a swim in the sea
There is lots to do
Wherever you go
Night life is good
With the sound of big bands
It’s all to be found
In the town of Bundoran
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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THINK OF ME
Do you know that I love you so
Do I know how I want to spend my life
I want to be your wife
So if you go away
Even if just for a day
Wherever you may be
Please, please think of me
Today, you passed me by
And that made me cry
Oh please, don’t break my heart
Don’t let us stay apart
I love you more than anything
Thinking of you makes my heart sing
So wherever you may be
Please, please think of me
You are so very special to me
And in my heart that’s what you’ll always be
I want to be with you
And I will love you true
So if you go away
Even if just for a day
Wherever you may be
Please, please think of me
You may think that I’m too young
And that a love with me wouldn’t be fun
But I know
That I really love you so
Don’t shun me out
Let me always be about
So wherever you may be
Please, please think of me
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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MOTHER EIREANN
Dear old Ireland, why do you cry
Are too many folks saying goodbye
We’re sorry we had to leave you
All over the world the Irish do fly
It pains your heart to see us go
Your youth are fading fast
But someday soon, we’ll all return
This emigration just can’t last
We plead to the government of Ireland
To help make Eireann a safe home
It’s sad and pitiful to see
Our fatherland all alone
But I feel that no matter where we travel
Or wherever we may roam
Our hearts will always be proud
That dear old Eireann is still our home
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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DON'T LEAVE ME
Baby, I can’t live my life without you
So what can I do to make you true
You broke my heart, tore my life apart
When you went out and found a love so new
What has she got, that I ain’t got
Her face, her style, that ain’t so hot
She can’t love you more, that I know
So find her and tell her where to go
All alone today, I walked down Broadway
But no sign of you around
Rockefeller center, Times Square, China Town
Looks like you’ve left town
Upper East side, Spanish Harlem
I smell the Caribbean coconut
Hermanos, hermanas, amigos tell me
You’ve not come back home yet
I go off alone and feel so blue
My heart, it cries out over you
I think of her and I want to die
If you love her more, I wonder why
Baby, I love you so much, so please be mine
It you love me too, give me a sign
My body, my life is yours always
I will love you all til the end of my days
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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WE SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST
The night began
We talked awhile
Then we parted to
Dance with our friends
You danced with the ladies
I danced with the guys
Then you came back
And asked me to dance
We danced the night
In each others arms
It felt so right
Cos we saved the best for last
You held me tight
I smiled at you
You seemed so happy
I felt the same way
Dancing together
In a world of our own
It felt so right
Cos we saved the best for last
We danced the night
In each others arms
It felt so right
Cos we saved the best for last
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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WHY DID YOU LEAVE ME
Why did you leave me,
Leave me alone
Where did you go
When I was on my own
Was there another
Is she there still
Why did you leave me
Leave me alone
I want you always
Want you for my own
I want you everyday
Don’t leave me all alone
My skies turned to grey
When you left today
Don’t let me be blue
Say you’ll be true
Why did you leave me
Why did you go
I love you so
Please don’t go
Now that you’re back
Stay with me
I want you always
To be with me
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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THAT'S SURE NOT COUNTRY
The radio’s on
The DJ begins
He introduces
The latest country song
As I listen to the beat
It sounds like rock ‘n’ roll
All I can say is
That sure's not country
I turn on the TV
Country music videos are on
Again the beat is wrong
It’s a folk music song
No steel guitars are heard
Just accordians and drums
Whatever they may say
That sure's not country
Go dancing with my friends
The band comes out on stage
No cowboy boots or Stetsons
They’re all dressed in black leather
They sing folk, rock, pop and blues
Yet they call it country
But I know better and
That sure's not country
I’ve lived in Nashville
Even there the sound has changed
From the days when the legends
Played at the Ryman
We need to find country music
And bring it back to life
As for the music of today
That sure’s not country
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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MY MEMORY OF YOU STILL LIVES ON
From the day we parted
I never did get started
On finding another one
Cos I really miss you dear
Always when you’re not here
And my memory of you still lives on
Those days are gone
And my nights, they are so long
Ever since you’ve been gone
I think of the times
We held hands
And my memory of you still lives on
I recall the times
When we were alone
And got together and we were in love
I thought it was strong
And would form a bond
And my memory of you still lives on
Each night I pray
That I’ll see the day
When you’ll come back to me
But if you don’t come
I’ll always be alone
And my memory of you still lives on
My memory of you still lives on
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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LOVE IS ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY
If I go on vacation
You’re still close to me
No matter the distance
Just always remember
That love will only be
A phone call away
I’ll always be thinking of you
Wherever I am
No matter what happens
It’s you that I’ll love
And love will only be
A phone call away
I’ll soon be returning
Back home to you
Forever and ever
Together we’ll be
But now love is only
A phone call away
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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I WANT YOU IN MY ARMS
Save your love my darling
Cos I want you in my arms
Yes I do, forever and ever
That’s where you belong
I don’t really mean it as joking
I really mean it true
Save your love my darling
Cos I want you in my arms
Every day that you go by
I’m so afraid of losing you
To another loving heart
And now, I want you in my arms
I want you in my arms
For it’s there where you belong
It’s there where you must stay
Forever and ever young
Please come and say you love me
Say it as though you mean it
Tell me that you want to be mine
And mine alone
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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IN THE MOONLIGHT, WE MAKE LOVE
In the distance, I see you
You are shining like a sparkle of gold
I call out to you, you come close to me
And in the moonlight, we make love
We make a love, so beautiful
Surrounded by the moon and the stars
We’re so close together, in a world of love
And the California breeze, binding us so tightly
We’ll go on to our shelter where the north wind blows
And in the moonlight, we make love
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I JUST WANNA BE WITH YOU
Lying here
Thinking of what can happen
And what is going on
Staying here
In a world of my own
Far away from you
Come take me away
And keep me by your side
Never let me go
Away from you anymore
As I think
Of what I’m missing by being here
All alone and blue
Take me back
For I know what I want
I just wanna be with you
It didn’t take me too long
To realise that it’s blue without you
And now, I’m coming back
For I just wanna be with you
And now, we’re together
In a world of our own
To do what we like
And I just wanna be with you
I never more will roam
From your faithful heart
Forgive me and know
That I just wanna be with you
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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ROLL ON FOUR THIRTY
The day is dragging, and I can’t wait to get out
I turn to my friend who is trying to get up and about
Everyone sits and waits, but the time is crawling on
And we sit, we sing some rock ‘n’ roll
Roll on four thirty, I just can’t wait for you
Why does it take so long for you to come
It’s just ten o’clock and we’re in trouble deep
I say, roll on four thirty, I wanna see you soon
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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MONDAY MORNING BLUES
As I sit here this morning
My mind begins to wander
On all I did just yesterday
I can’t take anymore
I just gotta get out
Cos I got those Monday morning blues
I got those Monday morning blues
And they’re sticking to me like glue
Oh Lord, I wanna do something
To help me quench those blues away
Day passes on
Things begin to change
And I wanna be back on the range
Oh no, I’m locked in
It’s like been in a prison cell
And I still got those Monday morning blues
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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I'M SO IN LOVE WITH YOU
Some people say I’m crazy
Others say I’m hazy
For being in love with you
But I know they’re wrong
And my heart is strong
And I’m so in love with you
When I’m with you
I never wanna leave
You’re so good for me
I wanna stay with you
Forever be true
Cos I’m so in love with you
When I look at you
And you back at me
We come so close together
You take my hands
And I kiss you
For I’m so in love with you
Yes, I’m so in love with you
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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TILL DEATH DO US PART
Take away these tears from me
Never let them fall again
The time has come for you to see
That I don’t want to be alone
So please come to me
Give yourself to me
And I will love you forever and ever
Till death do us part
If I am sick, please comfort me
And when you’re ill, I’ll be at your side
When I’m rich or if I’m poor
Please, please love me
Remember the words the padre said
The day we both got wed
In sickness and in health for richer or for poorer
I will love you till death do us part
I will love you till death do us part
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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BLUE JEAN COWGIRL 🎵🎵
I’m a blue jean cowgirl
Riding on the prairie
Watching the men go to work
On the Kentucky railroad
All day I ride along
And hum a lonely tune
As the shadows of evening fall
I ride on to my ranch
But when the season comes
For the rodeo
I take my horse out to it
And join right in the fun
And when the day is done
I go to the saloon
Where they sing the country songs
And play the Nashville sound
I take my guitar out
And I begin to play
I sing the country songs
And play the Nashville sound
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YOU ARE A STAR
The music you make
And the joy you give
Makes this a happier world
The care you show
And each day I know
That you’re the best there is around
You are a star
And you’ll go far
Singing songs as you go on
People love you
And I’m sure proud
To have you as my cousin, Brian
You are the one
Who showed me the way
To Nashville and it’s sound
It’s the music you love
And I promise from above
To love it as I love you
Friends of yours
Like Slim and Charlie
Have paved the way for us
Also Waylon, Kris, Buck and Kenny
And Johnny, Marty, Roy and Willie
These are the Nashville kings
Many others have tried
For Nashville’s Opryland drive
And haven’t yet seen it’s bright lights
You are the one who was welcomed in
And sang in it’s hall of fame
You are now a Nashville king
To the county of Tyrone
You brought honor and fame
And taught us what music is good
Others may come, but let them come all
And there’ll n’er be another like you Brian Coll
Yes, there’ll n’er be another like you Brian Coll
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SUNLIGHT IN YOUR EYES
I can see your eyes
And the sun is shining brightly
You’re smiling cos you’re happy
And the sunlight is reflecting in your eyes
He who is lonesome,
Can come to you
He will see the joy and the warmth in your heart
He will never be blue anymore
Cos the sunlight in your eyes has warmed him so
With the sun in your eyes and shining so brightly
You’re always dreaming pleasant dreams
You share the warmth and peace with all
By the sunlight reflecting in your eyes
The sunlight shines so brightly in your eyes
And you feel the warmth in your heart
You go amongst those who are lonesome
You make them happy by the sunlight in your eyes
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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I WONDER WHERE CAN YOU BE 🎵🎵
I wait here alone
Just to listen for the phone
To see if you still care enough for me
But as the hours pass along
And you haven’t rung
I wonder, where can you be
Where can you be
Please say hello
Just to let me know
That you’re still around
And not out of town
But when you don’t call
To see me at all
I wonder, where can you be
Where can you be
And as time goes on by
I sit here and cry
I’m so blue can’t you see
So please be true,
Cos I really do need you
And I wonder, where can you be
Where can you be
Please say hello
Just to let me know
That you’re still around
And not out of town
But when you don’t call
To see me at all
I wonder, where can you be
Where can you be
Helen Kiely O’Regan©
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HILLBILLY 🎵🎵
I was born in the hills and reared in the mountains
By sweet talking folk
I grew up on old country songs
And my name is Hillbilly
Back in those days when I was young
Folks all gathered round
For the country barn dances we had
And we played, Hillbilly
At the age of twelve, I went to work
And joined a neighbouring farm
To work as a lady mule skinner
Now mule skinner, Hillbilly
When I die, in the mountains so high
May God protect my soul
And keep country music and cherish my songs
And always remember, Hillbilly
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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WEXFORD ON THE SLANEY
My heart lies across the Slaney Valley
I’m on my way down there
To pick up where we left off
When across the river
Walk with me in the moonlight by the Slaney
Make our dreams come true
Forget and leave the past behind
When we’re on the bridge of the Slaney river
Looking at the night sky and the stars above
It’s just a sight to see
Reflections of old Wexford town
Are seen in the the waters of the Slaney river
My heart lies across the Slaney Valley
I must join you while you’re still there
Of all the counties in Ireland
The one I love is Wexford on the Slaney
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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WEXFORD BOUND 🎵🎵
The news goes around
That I’m southern bound
As I travel this journey today
Passing by fountains
And the Wicklow mountains
As I reach old Wexford bay
I’m Wexford bound
And that’s where I’ll be found
If anyone is looking for me
Where the Slaney flows
And the flowers grow
That’s where you’ll see me
Reaching the bay
On this fine spring day
I can’t wait to get off this train
From Enniscorthy to Rosslare
Wexford town I declare
Kilmore Quay near where the birds reign
I’m Wexford bound
And that’s where I’ll be found
If anyone is looking for me
Where the Slaney flows
And the flowers grow
That is where you’ll see me
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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LET ME KNOW THE TRUTH
I will never let you
Try to break my heart
If we can’t be true
I fear we have to part
You tell lies everyday
About where you’re going away
No, I don’t believe you
Cos you’re not being true
What’s got into you
It’s not like you to leave me feeling blue
But I’m not gonna sit around
I’m going to go out on the town
Tonight, at the dance
I’ll give you one last chance
It’s up to you to be true
But I won’t be feeling blue
Too many times, I’ve been really hurt
And too many times, I’ve been treated like dirt
So if you don’t want me today
Just tell me and I’ll be on my way
I won’t be around forever
Not knowing if you’ll ever
Call me on the phone
Why do you leave me all alone
Many other offers I’ve received
But I turned them down hoping you believed
In the meaning of true love
But I shall fly away just like a dove
If you won’t accept my call
And you don’t want me at all
I shall go away
And I’ll never see you any day
Why do you make promises that you don’t keep
Do you think that I may lose some sleep
I want someone to be true
But if you can’t be that, I really don’t want you
I will love you if you will be true
If you don’t attempt to leave me blue
To me, you are the best man on earth
If only you didn’t treat me like dirt
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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THE LAND OF MY LOVE
There’s a place I long to be
And I know I must go there
It’s the land of my own true love
The land where I wanna be
Every night when I dream of him
The rest of the world goes dim
So I must be there to be with him
In the land of my love
It’s a land that’s many thousands of miles away
And I think about him with each passing day
If I don’t go there soon, he might forget me
And that’s not the way that I want it to be
Every night in my dreams, that same old song is sung in my mind
And it’s telling me to board that plane that takes off to Hawaii
So today I must go and buy that one way ticket
Very soon, I’ll be on my way
My life here is worthless without him
I think of him with each song that I sing
Soon, I’ll be on my way never to return
I’ll just journey on to the land of my love
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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WHY CAN'T MY DREAMS OF YOU COME TRUE
You may never dream about me
But I dream about you every night
But unlike other dreams that I have
I wonder, why can’t my dreams of you come true
If I tell you about them, could you please play your part
Let them come true, and don’t break my heart
For if you don’t help me, I’ll still wonder why
Oh, why can’t my dreams of you come true
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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COME AND SEE ME TODAY
Tell me - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Why don’t you call anymore
Cos I wait for you and I can’t even see
Why you don’t appear at my door
I hope I didn’t hurt you
The last time when you called here
You know it’s making me blue
And at my eyes, there’s a tear
Tomorrow is far away
And yesterday is dead and gone
Today is just another day
Please don’t stay away too long
Please come and give me joy in my heart
So walk my way
And also say we’ll never part
Come and see me today
My life, it changed when I first met you
My heart, it jumped with joy
I thought you were the one that’ll be true
And said, you’re the only boy
So you must realise
That you’re my heart and soul
So put an end to my cries
So come and see me today
Please come and see me today
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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BOTH OF US LIKES THE DIFFERENCE
He likes the dark and I like the light
He likes the moon and I like the sun
He likes to dance and I like to sing
But both of us like the difference
When we’re alone, he likes to talk
About several things that he likes in life
I like to sit and play the guitar
But both of us like the difference
When we go out, he likes to show off
He dresses up, but I go in jeans
He likes the classics and I like the bluegrass
But both of us like the difference
When we’re at work, he so concentrates
While I sit and dream of a cheating life
He knows no other, but I’ve got another
And both of us like the difference
Both of us like the difference
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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DREAMING OF A LOST LOVE
Here I sit alone
Trying not to doss
Dreaming of a lost love
Wishing it was never lost
What can I do
To get back to you
Instead of dreaming
My life away
Days pass along
My love is still strong
The times with you
I will always cherish
Am I a fool
Do you play it cool
You’ve broken my heart
When we went apart
I know life, it goes on
Yet, I can’t move on
Dreaming of a lost love
And wishing it was never lost
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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EVERY SONG REMINDS ME OF YOU
Every song is a memory
Every song reminds me of someone
So if I go out with someone new
Every song reminds me of you
The different songs remind me of someone I once knew
Someone I was happy with before I met you
So when I hear a song, I know from old
I cry my tears remembering the love I used to hold
I never hope to quench those memories away
As I live from day to day
But someday soon, I hope to meet someone true
Someone new, yet someone true, please don’t make me blue
You have to quench the sad times
But let me hear songs and old chimes
And I promise to be faithful and true
When I meet someone loyal and true
Every song reminds me of you
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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MY NATIVE OMAGH TOWN
As the bus pulls out slowly from the station
I bid all my friends a fond farewell
So sad am I to leave it all behind me
Goodbye to my native Omagh town
Last glimpses I see of the places
When I used to spend my time
In John Street, Main street and Church street
And right down town to the mews
Not forgetting Kevlin and Campsie
And the Derry Belfast road
Bridge street, Brook street and Market place
Are just some of the areas to be found
As I travel down south to Wexford
A land that I dearly love
I’ll never forget my hometown
And someday I shall return
Goodbye to my native Omagh town
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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HEART BREAKER
She’s a marriage wrecker and a heart breaker
She’ll do no good for you
Remember your bounds and keep an all around
Lookout for her when she comes
Lovers watch out, don’t let your secrets out
Especially when she’s around
She’ll come tearing down, and pull you apart
Unless you can stand your ground
Daytimes quiet, but night times the time
When she’ll get to work on you
Don’t let her near and always remember
That I’m the only one for you
She’ll love you for a day, then throw you out
And go right on her way
She’ll have you brainwashed, so you won’t know
The way back in to my heart
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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I ONLY KNOW ABOUT ME
I don’t know what I’m gonna do
I don’t know how I feel about you
I don’t know what’s gonna be
I only know about me
Come and listen to my story
Now I will tell you how it’s gonna be
I don’t know what you can see
I only know about me
I don’t know of your favorite things
I don’t know what tomorrow brings
I don’t know what’s gonna be
I only know about me
Let’s go out for a little walk
Then you and I can have a talk
Cos I don’t know what’s gonna be
I only know about me
When we come back from it all
My memory will then recall
Now I know what’s gonna be
And then I’ll know more than just about me
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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THE FOOLS GAME
On my way to Nevada
I met a man on the train
He told me that he was from Vegas
And that he was a gambler
He said he would teach me
The tricks of a gambler
When I arrived in Vegas
I became a gambler
Well I gambled a grand
And never won a dime
Then I found out that my teacher
Owned the gambling mine
When I walked up to him he said
I suppose you’ve lost all your dimes
It’s impossible for all to win and
The luck is always mine
It’s only a fools game
And a wiseman’s fame
Never become a fool
You’ll only end up a tool
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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NEW WHITE SHOES
Here she comes, watch her go
She’s been to town, and what do you know
A sale was on, going strong
She bought herself brand new white shoes
See ‘em in the light, and see ‘em in the dark
You hear her walk and you hear her run
She dresses in style and they all go wild
When she dances in her new white shoes
It’s Saturday night, she goes to town
They guys all queue for the movie show
She passes by, they follow on
And she’s wearing her new white shoes
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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GOLF
Walking along
Singing a song
You get fresh air
Following a track
Pulling a cart
But shall you dare
Take out a stick
Give golf ball a lick
But at the ground you tear
Get hole in one
Now you are done
But do you care
Go to your car
You haven’t got far
Cos you’ve paid your fare
Golf is a game
That shouldn’t put you lame
But watch out for the snare
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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SOUND OF BRIAN COLL
Welcome to Nashville
It’s the center of country music
You’ll hear the voices of many stars
Like Johnny Cash and Hank Snow
But there’s a star who shines out bright
From Ireland’s county of Tyrone
Tyrone shines a mighty star o’er Nashville
It’s not Pluto, nor it’s not Venus
It’s the star that lights the night
The sound of Brian Coll
Here in Nashville
When he takes up the microphone
Everyone will sing and dance along
He is our guiding light
We shall listen to him forever
For no one can take his place
The sound of country
And the voice of Brian hypnotizes us
We shall listen to him everyday
And follow him around
We hope he’ll always sing his songs
Without them, life would be so wrong
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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FOREVER BE MINE
From when I can remember
You were always there
Filling every empty heart
With joy and a smile
The sound of you singing
Within my ears is ringing
Please play to me
And forever be mine
Come light up my life
With words of a song
Make it really happen
Not be just a dream
Take me with you
On the wings of a nightingale
Walk back to me
And forever be mine
The glow in your face
Shines a light for me
Your dark ebony eyes
I will always adore
When I want you near me
All I have to do is dream
This little boy called Phil
Will forever be mine
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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I LOVE YOU
When you call to see me
We’ll go down by the river
And get close together
Where we’ll make love
I’ll show you how I love you
When I take you in my arms
I’ll make it last forever
So I hope it shouldn’t end
I know that you love me
And you proved it last night
I’ll always wanna play
A big part in your life
So let’s get together
For a lovemaking time
Shut out the world
Then we’ll be alone
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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I NEED YOU
I sat at home tonight
Hoping that you might
Call me on the phone
The hours they were long
But I still hung on
Please don’t leave me alone
It is really lonely
To be on your own
And having no one at all
I’ll find something to do
To prevent me from being blue
I’m waiting for your call
But still there is no word
No not a dickie bird
My world it falls apart
Don’t you even want
Just to be my friend
Instead of breaking my heart
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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SECRET OF MY DREAM
You don’t know the secret of my dream
You don’t know what I’ve been dreaming about
Well, I’ll tell you, yes, I’ll tell you
I’ve been dreaming about you
Every night when I go to sleep
That same old dream comes into my head
It’s you that I see
And it’s you that I’m dreaming about
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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MR SAILORMAN
It was evening and the ship had come into the dock
I knew it was right on time by looking at the clock
All the sailormen got off and went to their cars
All but one who just sat down and got out his old guitar
I went over towards him to listen to him play
He looked towards me as if he’d something to say
He then said ‘hi, would you like to hear a song or two?’
And I said please, if that is alright with you
Hey mister sailorman, would you please play to me
Play me an ocean song or an old sea shanty
Then please tell me about your life upon the ship
Cos someday, I’m gonna join you on that ship
He told me about all the things that happened in his life
And how he fought and survived through all the storm and strife
He said that all you need is courage and good hope
With these you’ll have no problem in being able to cope
Hey mister sailorman, would you please play to me
Play me an ocean song or an old sea shanty
Then please tell me about your life upon the ship
Cos someday, I’m gonna join you on that ship
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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CLOUD NINE
I’m up in cloud nine
And here I’ll spend my time
Thinking of what I’m gonna do
When the cloud finally bursts
And out I come first
To settle back down here on earth
As I sit and dream
And all is peaceful
I’m as happy as can be
Time passes on
I’m still far away
Away in a land of my own
A rude awakening
The silence goes pop
I realise just where I am
I try to recall
What had just been said
When I was up in cloud nine
Suddenly the silence comes back
I go to sleep again
Like a rocket from earth
I shoot back up
Back home to cloud nine
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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MOUNTAINS AND THE SEA
I want to be near the mountains and the sea
Every time that I leave them, I’m so lonely, oh so lonely
You are near me when I see them
I love the mountains and the sea and you are here
City folk don’t know what life’s like here
They think that city life is the best there is
But I know different, it’s better here
By the mountains and the sea and you are here
I want to climb up on my mountains
And swim in the sea
It’s a peaceful place
And the air is sweet
The mountains and the sea and you are here
The mountains and the sea and God is here
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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GOODBYE MY DARLING GOODBYE
I’m faced with a difficult situation
And am trying to work it out
For me the time has come
When I fear we have to part
In my heart, I still love you
But my mind, it tells me different
I hope whatever will finally come
Will be right for you and me
We have loved one another so true
So what came about to make us blue
But in case we should make amends
Let’s stay friends and always be true
For now my love we sadly part
Goodbye my darling goodbye
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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FANTASY LOVE 🎵🎵
It was a fantasy love that I had for you
And I could not take anymore
Until the night of the heavy snow
When you said that you loved me too
A fantasy love and a fantasy dream
I thought it was a one sided love
You quenched these thoughts when we were alone
And I will forever be yours
The day of the rain you took me in your arms
And said that you wanted to be mine
Forever and ever and never part
To you I said lover I do
Today as we walk on the bridge all alone
With no one to walk in between
We’ll go on together forever young
Just you and I as one
My fantasy love quenched into a love
That brought us together today
My fantasy love and your fantasy
Added up to a real true love
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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FACE IN THE CROWD
Face in the crowd
He looked so handsome, yet so lonely
I wanted to get to know him
So I went over and I said Hello
Then he said,
Come have lunch with me
Days passed on
Our friendship grew strong
We saw a lot of each other
Friendship, it grew
To a love so new
And next week to you, I’ll say I do
Face in the crowd
But you stood out a mile
It’s like I knew you all the while
I never want to lose you
Oh my darling, please be true
Cos I wanna say to you I do
Face in the crowd
When I saw you
I had to get to know you
You made me so happy
When you said you loved me
Face in the crowd
Oh how happy we are going to be
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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IT TAKES TWO
It takes two to make a fight
It takes two to hold other tight
To have a happy life
Happiness, it takes two
It takes two to make a love
It takes two to make a bond
So always think and know
Happiness, it takes two
It takes two for everything
It takes two to make my heart sing
It takes two to make love
Happiness, it takes two
It takes two for a kiss
It takes two not to miss
It takes two to make love
Happiness, it takes two
It takes two to make a world
It takes two to be together
It takes two to love forever
Happiness, it takes two
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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(IF IT'S YOU) HOW HAPPY WE WILL BE
I need somebody to love me
I need somebody to hold me
I need somebody to spend their life with me
And if it’s you, how happy we will be
Last night, I had that same dream
That you and I were on a silvery moon beam
We were holding hands, and you were cuddling me
If that dream comes true, how happy we will be
But when I woke up, I started to wonder
My head, my dreams, they’d all gone asunder
Will you step out of my dreams and in to my life
If my dream comes true, how happy we will be
Many times, I thought I’d been in love before
But then, the one I thought of, he did walk out that door
I know I was only in love with love til I met you
If that dream comes true, how happy we will be
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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I'M PROUD TO BE AN IRISH GIRL
I’m proud to be an Irish girl
In love with an Irish man
We come from the same country
And we speak the same tongue
Forever I’ll be loving you
My love and only one
Come dance with me at the ceili
Then we’ll listen to the seannchai
Telling the old Irish folklore
And of loves that just had to be
Nil aon fear inniu
Cosuil le mo bhuachaill gra
Ta tug ach rud le mise
Beidh me I ngra leat le gach la
Love can be a triangle
It can also be a line
But whatever it may be
Please, forever be mine
Let’s go back to Ireland
I cry for its lonely shore
To be in our fatherland again
With the only one that I adore
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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I LOVE COUNTRY MUSIC - AND I LOVE YOU
It’s not easy living up to you
Cos you’re a number one
But, I’m proud to be your cousin
Yes, I’m a lucky one
The doors of Nashville open wide
When you’re singing country
If I’m feeling sad or low
Your music sets me free
Country music is my favourite
As I pick up my guitar
You’ll always be my idol
Whether you are near or far
I’m a country girl
And I’ll always stand by you
Cos I love country music
And I love you
Yes, I love country music
And I love you
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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BIG WHEELS
Big wheels rollin’ from Nashville, Tennessee
Big wheels take me to the places I wanna see
Knoxville and the Smoky mountains too
Big wheels rollin’ from Nashville, Tennessee
We hitched a ride from Nashville’s I-40
Heading east to New York City
The trucker stopped, we climbed in
Leaving behind Music city
From Tennessee to Pennsylvania
West Virginia to Jersey City
Cross the bridge o’er the Hudson river
Takes us home to New York City
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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HOME
Hey there, I’m lonely
Thinking of home
I long to be back there
With my family
But my Daddy is long gone
To Heaven above
The angels, they took him
To meet God above
Mom, she is waiting
For me to come home
The house, it’s so empty
For her all alone
I long to see Trixie
My best little dog
When I come back home
We’ll have so much fun
Aunty Dympna is there too
With Uncle Frank
They’re part of the family
That I hold so dear
Gerene, I miss too
We grew side by side
Now she is married
With a child of her own
Aunties Kathleen and Rita
And Uncle Ben
To all of my cousins
Hope to see ya’ll real soon
Introducing my husband
To the family
We’ll all be together
For eternity
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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THE SAINTLY MAYO MAN 🎵🎵
I can still sense your presence
It’s as strong as it ever was
Fr Des, you’ll always be
The Saintly Mayo Man
You taught me to love to pray
In words or in a song
Reverence was always there
With the Saintly Mayo Man
Anyone who was feeling down
You taught them not to frown
They came to know God
Through the Saintly Mayo Man
You’re in Heaven now
That we know for sure
Because God saved the best place
For the Saintly Mayo Man
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
Music has been written by my aunt, Dympna McIntyre, (Ballyshannon,Co Donegal)
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NASHVILLE'S CROSSED OVER
If y’all could sing like Porter
Or Ireland’s Brian Coll
Country music would stand proud
And not seem down at all
What happened to your stage presentations
No cowboy hats or sparkly suits
Just scruffy jeans and shirts
Ya don’t seem to give a hoot
It’s so sad to think of all the legends
Who paved the way for y’all
There’s two I know with real tradition
Porter Wagoner and Brian Coll
Most of y’all have crossed over
You sound more like rock and pop
On the Ryman and Opryland stage
This kind of music must stop
Think back to Tennessee Ernie and Tex Ritter
And Hank Williams and Hank Snow
Unless you follow in their footsteps
From Nashville’s stage, you must go
Helen Kiely-O Regan©
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PLEASE LET ME KNOW
Am I wasting my time
Am I wasting my time
Loving you
And if I am
And if you tell me so
I’ll not know what to do
I love you
I’m crazy for you
And want you so
If you love me too
And want me with you
Please let me know
Helen Kiely-O Regan©
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WE'RE IN LOVE
Well, they say summer time is the best time of year
Everyone’s having fun and we are here
We go swimming and surfing, playing our games
But the best thing of all I like is being with you
Every day at the break of dawn
You call for me and we go down on the beach
We try an early morning swim, then play a game of tennis
And I come to your arms, you kiss me and we’re in love
Why can’t every time of year be like this
Why can’t l always be in love
I never want to lose you, no never at all
We come together and we are in love
Loving you is something special, I know it couldn’t happen any other time
And couldn’t ever happen with anyone but you
So never let us fall out of love
Never let us fall out of love
I come into your arms, you kiss me and we are in love
Helen Kiely-O Regan©
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LAST CHANCE
Tonight, I called you on the phone
Cos I was feeling all alone
I wanted to hear your voice
Cos it makes my heart rejoice
The first time I called
You weren’t there at all
Your brother said that you were out
But soon you’d be about
The second time I called
But I was in for a fall
You told me you weren’t free
And that you couldn’t see me
Are you really shy
You know you make me cry
It really breaks my heart
To know we are apart
I just called to say
It’s your last chance
Will you come to the dance
This is your last chance
Will you come to the dance
There is a lot of other boys
Compared with you they are toys
You know it’s your last chance
Will you come to the dance
Well you finally agreed to come to see me
But things didn’t work out the way I wanted them to be
I asked you out for a walk
So we could have our talk
First you said it was too cold
Well that’s want I was told
Then you said okay we’ll go
But that wasn’t to be so
We were sitting in the middle of company
Who prevented you from being with me
I ran upstairs and I cried
And when I came down, you were gone
This is your last chance
Will you come to the dance
This is your last chance
Will you come to my dance
Helen Kiely-O Regan©
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IS THERE A REASON
Last night, I sat down
And I began to frown
While thinking of what people do to me
Why do they treat me like dirt
Why do I always have to hurt
Is that the way it’s always gonna be
Is there a reason
It happens every season
What can I do
To get respect from you
I read in the papers and the news
About women hurt and there’s no clues
It always happens everyday
There’s brutes in the world today
Is there a reason
It happens every season
What can I do
To get respect from you
No matter where I go
There is always woe
Will it ever stop
The world will just go pop
I really want to hold you
I want you to be true
My life will change today
And I will go on my way
Helen Kiely-O Regan©
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LET'S ALWAYS BE FRIENDS
What am I gonna do
If I don’t have you
Where will I go
I don’t really know
Please come here
And stay with me
There’s nothing nicer
Than two friends together
Friends today
And friends forever
I hope we’ll always be
Together, just you and me
Don’t leave me alone
In this place unknown
I really miss you
And wonder if you’re being true
Wondering who you’re with
And what you’re doing with your life
Hoping you are okay
And I can’t wait to be your wife
Don’t think we are crazy
I’m not being hazy
I really want you
Want you to be true
Forever and ever
We’ll be together
Please come here
And stay with me
Helen Kiely-O Regan©
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FRIENDS FOREVER
Friends forever
Always together
Friends forever
Just you and I
Always we’re walking
While we are talking
Friends forever
Just you and I
When we go shopping
We’re always bopping
Friends forever
Just you and I
Always we’re dancing
And we’re romancing
Friends forever
Just you and I
Always we’re singing
When bells they are ringing
Friends forever
Just you and I
Always it’s snowing
Wherever we are going
Friends forever
Just you and I
Going to the movies
Pictures are groovy
Friends forever
Just you and I
Never alone
In a place unknown
Friends forever
Just you and I
Friends for life
I’ll be your wife
Friends forever
Just you and I
Friends forever
We’re always together
Friends forever
Just you and I
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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I DON'T WANT TO BE ON MY OWN
I don’t want to be alone
I don’t want to be on my own
Times are lonely for me
Oh man, can’t you see
Every night I sit and cry
Ever since he said goodbye
I know he’ll not come back to me
Oh man, can’t you see
I need somebody of my own
Somebody who won’t leave me on my own
Somebody with whom I can spend my time
Oh man, can’t you see
I don’t want to be alone
I don’t want to be on my own
It’s so lonely for me
Oh man, can’t you see
So please come and say hello
Then I will surely know
That you will care and see
Oh man, please come to me
All I need is company
Without this I can never be
Happy like others
Oh man can’t you see
So spend a little time with me
Let me be happy merrily
I never want to be alone
Oh man, can’t you see
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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YOU'RE LEAVING BEHIND. TRUE IRISH GIRL
Where are you going, I wonder if you’ll come back
The times we shared and the nights in the dark
You’re going away on this fine autumn day
You’re leaving behind this true Irish girl
Back home to your country, you’ll travel today
You’ll forget the heart you stole away
Going to Mexico, your native land
And leaving behind this true Irish girl
My heart was true, I loved only you
Maybe someday, you’ll come back
Board the jet plane, leave a land of rain
And leaving behind, this true Irish girl
Going to the land of sun where you’ll have fun
Just think of the days, the fun and the plays
Think of me always, wherever you are
Cos you’re leaving behind, this true Irish girl
Helen Kiely-O’Regan©
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