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Great Big Sea The Night Pat Murphy Died Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 6.80/10 [5 votes]Album: Play / Original Release Date: 1997-05-20Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 3 min 04 sec
GREAT BIG SEA
- The Night Pat Murphy Died Lyrics / with translationsOh the night that Paddy Murphy died, is a night I'll never forget
Some of the boys got loaded drunk, and they ain't got sober yet;
As long as a bottle was passed around every man was feelin' gay
O'Leary came with the bagpipes, some music for to play
[Chorus:]
That's how they showed their respect for Paddy Murphy
That's how they showed their honour and their pride;
They said it was a sin and shame and they winked at one another
And every drink in the place was full the night Pat Murphy died
As Mrs. Murphy sat in the corner pouring out her grief
Kelly and his gang came tearing down the street
They went into an empty room and a bottle of whiskey stole
They put the bottle with the corpse to keep that whiskey cold
[Chorus]
About two o'clock in the morning after empty'ing the jug
Doyle rolls up the ice box lid to see poor Paddy's mug
We stopped the clock so Mrs. Murphy couldn't tell the time
And at a quarter after two we argued it was nine
[Chorus]
They stopped the hearse on George Street outside Sundance Saloon
They all went in at half past eight and staggered out at noon
They went up to the graveyard, so holy and sublime
Found out when they got there, they'd left the corpse behind!
[Chorus]
Oh the night that Paddy Murphy died, is a night I'll never forget
Some of the boys got loaded drunk and they ain't been sober yet;
As long as a bottle was passed around every man was feelin' gay
O'Leary came with the bagpipes, some music for to play
[Chorus]
Some of the boys got loaded drunk, and they ain't got sober yet;
As long as a bottle was passed around every man was feelin' gay
O'Leary came with the bagpipes, some music for to play
[Chorus:]
That's how they showed their respect for Paddy Murphy
That's how they showed their honour and their pride;
They said it was a sin and shame and they winked at one another
And every drink in the place was full the night Pat Murphy died
As Mrs. Murphy sat in the corner pouring out her grief
Kelly and his gang came tearing down the street
They went into an empty room and a bottle of whiskey stole
They put the bottle with the corpse to keep that whiskey cold
[Chorus]
About two o'clock in the morning after empty'ing the jug
We stopped the clock so Mrs. Murphy couldn't tell the time
And at a quarter after two we argued it was nine
[Chorus]
They stopped the hearse on George Street outside Sundance Saloon
They all went in at half past eight and staggered out at noon
They went up to the graveyard, so holy and sublime
Found out when they got there, they'd left the corpse behind!
[Chorus]
Oh the night that Paddy Murphy died, is a night I'll never forget
Some of the boys got loaded drunk and they ain't been sober yet;
As long as a bottle was passed around every man was feelin' gay
O'Leary came with the bagpipes, some music for to play
[Chorus]
Facts about The Night Pat Murphy Died
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The Night Pat Murphy Died is written by Dp, Alan Thomas Doyle, Robert Bruce Hallett, Shawn Mccann, Darrell John Power.
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It is first released on May 20, 1997 as part of Great Big Sea's album "Play" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Night Pat Murphy Died' by Great Big Sea humorously narrates the chaotic events surrounding Paddy Murphy's death. The song shows how the community chose to honor Paddy through their amusing theatrical performances. The lyrics use exaggerated scenarios like stopping the clock and leaving the corpse behind to show how people lose their sanity when they experience death yet prefer to live their lives according to their personal traditions. The night pat murphy died lyrics create an emotional experience that includes heartbreak and joy and nostalgia and despair and celebration. The song establishes two main themes which include the need to mourn and remember while people should celebrate life with their friends and community. The lyrics contain references to drinking and a funeral which may not be suitable for younger children. The content does not include any explicit language or graphic material. The content requires parental guidance because it contains themes about alcohol consumption and death.
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The Night Pat Murphy Died falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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The Night Pat Murphy Died song length is 3 minutes and 04 seconds.
Who wrote The Night Pat Murphy Died lyrics?
The Night Pat Murphy Died is written by Dp, Alan Thomas Doyle, Robert Bruce Hallett, Shawn Mccann, Darrell John Power.
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When was The Night Pat Murphy Died released?
It is first released on May 20, 1997 as part of Great Big Sea's album "Play" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Night Pat Murphy Died lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Night Pat Murphy Died' by Great Big Sea humorously narrates the chaotic events surrounding Paddy Murphy's death. The song shows how the community chose to honor Paddy through their amusing theatrical performances. The lyrics use exaggerated scenarios like stopping the clock and leaving the corpse behind to show how people lose their sanity when they experience death yet prefer to live their lives according to their personal traditions. The night pat murphy died lyrics create an emotional experience that includes heartbreak and joy and nostalgia and despair and celebration. The song establishes two main themes which include the need to mourn and remember while people should celebrate life with their friends and community. The lyrics contain references to drinking and a funeral which may not be suitable for younger children. The content does not include any explicit language or graphic material. The content requires parental guidance because it contains themes about alcohol consumption and death.
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Which genre is The Night Pat Murphy Died?
The Night Pat Murphy Died falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song The Night Pat Murphy Died?
The Night Pat Murphy Died song length is 3 minutes and 04 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Dp, Alan Thomas Doyle, Robert Bruce Hallett, Shawn Mccann, Darrell John PowerRecord Label(s): 2009 Great Big Sea USA Ltd
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