By a lonely prison wall,I heard a young girl call:"Michael, they have taken you away,For you stole Trevelyn's corn,So the young might see the morn.Now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay."Refrain:Low lie the fields of AthenryWhere once we watched the small free birds flyOur love was on the wingWe had dreams and songs to singIt's so lonely round the fields of Athenry.By a lonely prison wall,I heard a young man call"Nothing matters, Mary, when you're freeAgainst the famine and the crown,I rebelled, they cut me down.Now you must raise our child with dignity."Refrain:By a lonely harbor wall,She watched the last star fallAs the prison ship sailed out against the skyFor she lived to hope and prayFor her love in Botany BayIt's so lonely round the fields of Athenry.Refrain:

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