Bound For Van Dieman's Land

from A Family Odyssey by McDonnell Trio

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lyrics

Bound for Van Dieman’s Land


I'll ne'er forget when first we met,
The years were long and lean,
A war did rage upon the stage
And a ship sailed on the scene;
It's true to say life's but a play,
A play that's been well planned;
We play our roles like poor lost souls
Bound for Van Dieman's land.

Chorus:
Bound for Van Dieman's land, brave boys,
Far, far across the sea;
If you don't stand with cap in hand,
Transported you will be.

And as we sail, blows wild the gale,
Dark shadows guard the grill;
They try in vain our minds to chain,
Our thoughts of freedom kill,
And as we sulk in convict hulk,
Aye, shackled feet and hand,
But men be free who poachers be
Bound for Van Dieman's land.

In East or West, man's but a jest,
For freedom's free for all;
You're free to die, but don't ask why
When blows the bugle call;
Their heartless lips build convict ships
With Bligh still in command;
Their ships today still plough their way
Bound for Van Dieman's land.

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from A Family Odyssey, released April 12, 2023
Written by Jock Purdon
Michael McDonnell: vocals
Simon McDonnell: vocals
Kevin McDonnell: vocals

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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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