Song notes:

Usually introduced as a de-flowering song, along with the usual warnings by Liam to protect the innocent, this is one that was worked on by the group to perfect a punchy tune in between the verses.

It was accepted as one of the more recognisable Skibbereen tunes at the regular venues.

Song Lyrics:

Not The Same

CH

I’m not the same as I ever was!

I’m not the same and I never will be again

I’m not the same that I ever was

And I never will be again

Thank God!  I never will be again.

Vs 1

Well once I was a frightened young man of women and the like

they scared me so and don’t you know I grew nervous at their sight

But then one day, Molly Brown, a pretty and bold colleen,

Said to me,” Once you were a boy – but now you’re the man for me!                      – CH

Vs 2

Well Molly took me by the hand and she led me by the lake

She said, “I’ve got a picnic here, some sandwiches and cake!”

We found a shady bower there and sat upon a rug

We ate the fare and I do declare, Sweet Molly she wanted a hug and,. .               – CH

Bridge

She lay down by my side And she took me by the hand

She laid it on her breasts and said,

“Be gentle – you’re my man!”                                                                                   – CH