Molly Rose

The first time I seen her she was waltzing through town

Her steps and her stride put shame to the crown

Her rhythms were soft and perfect and low

And her long flowing hair was as black as a crow

She worked at the punch house down on carpenters square

You know they never make nothing but trouble down there

I'd have give my life to see her dance through my door

I was just a boy but she was much more

Oh there she goes

Her hand had been taken by the hard times about

I've a grave understanding of doing without

He was pale and mean and a scab of a man

The dirge of my life and a plague on the land

He whittled her down and badgered the prize

He played on her faults and he blackened her eyes

Then for once in my life I took purpose and creed

I just couldn't stand by and watch the bastard succeed

Oh there she goes

The troubles were dark on all that we'll agree

But they had nothing to do with molly and me

Although I was shaking I stood very still

He should have never mistaken my fear for goodwill

He laughed in my face when I told him to pray

I gave him the chance then he threw it away

I knew when he fell I could never return

I hope the blade that I buried in his belly still burns

I work hard for my time in Port Laois for my sin

But to see her shy smile I'd kill him again

Oh there she goes

Now when I close my eyes I see her walking through town

Her steps and her stride put shame to the crown

Her rhythms are soft and perfect and low

And her long flowing hair is as black as a crow

Oh there she goes