Song notes:

Another song that the regular followers of Skibbereen requested and also another which Mark wrote, but this time for a commercial idea. Unfortunately, Guinness didn’t take the hint!! It starts and finishes with the “Finnigan’s Wake” tune.

This was a liquid which was often consumed during our shows.

• In moderation of course – to save Jim’s and Mark’s voice!!
• Exception – Liam drank Coke and was very handy as the designated driver.

Song Lyrics:

Guiness McGinty

Mark Bainbridge C 1999

Chorus

Well I’m Guinness McGinty and I’m named for the brew

That me Da loved dearly and me Ma did too

Yes! I’m Guinness McGinty and I wish you great wealth

So let’s raise a glass now and I’ll drink ·to your health

Vs 1

Tis often been said that it flows in my veins

That delectable brew with the distinctive name

When I gets the chance to the Pub I will wander

And sit with a jar and on life I will ponder.                    ·                 – CH

Vs 2

Now when I has a few, my voice it starts to roar

And I think I can sing better than Christy Moore

And the yarns I will tell, outrageous and funny

But as you all know, they’ll be full of the Blarney!!!                       – CH

Bridge

So draw, draw, draw that head slow

For in a few minutes down the throat it will go!!                             – CH