All Things Are Quite Silent

from A Family Odyssey by McDonnell Trio

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lyrics

All things are quite silent

All things are quite silent each mortal at rest
When me and my true love lay snug in one nest
When a set of bold ruffians broke into our cave
And they forced my dear jewel to plough the salt wave

I begged hard for my darling as I would for my life
But they’d not listen to me although a fond wife
Saying « The King must have sailors to the war he must go »
And they left me lamenting in sorrow and woe

Through the woods and green meadows we oft times have walked
And of fond recollections together have talked
Where the lark and the blackbird so sweetly did sing
And the song thrushes voice made the valley to ring

Although I’m forsaken I won’t be cast down
Who knows but my jewel someday may return
And will make me amends for my trouble and strife
Then me and my true love will be happy for life

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from A Family Odyssey, released April 12, 2023
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Michael McDonnell: vocals
Kevin McDonnell: accordion

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McDonnell Music Rennes, France

La légende des McDonnell commence avec Michael, le père, dans le pub familial du comté de Kilkenny. Élevé à la musique traditionnelle irlandaise, il vogue vers la France et y nourrit deux fils, Simon et Kevin, d’un mélange de ballades folk et de bluegrass. Au son du banjo, de la mandoline, de la guitare, de l’accordéon et du bodhran, cette trinité musicale révèle un véritable gospel irlandais... ... more

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