Song notes:

This was the opening song for Skibbereen shows, introducing the band members to the audience as well as the type of music they were in for. My thoughts were that it was a sort of warm up for the band.  The tune you hear on the recording was also written specific for the song.

Song Lyrics:

When Skibbereen Play             Mark  Bainbridge C 2001

Vsl

So where do I go at the end of the day

To lighten demeanor and for a while stay

I’ve worked hard and true in my pockets my pay

well I’m off to the boozer to hear Skibbereen play

Ch

And it’s down to the pub at the end of the day

To drown all your sorrows and brighten your stay

The Blarney is flowing, the craic it is grand

For Skibbereen ‘s playing, a great Celtic band

Vs2

Well Liam’s the drummer, he keeps us in time

and Barry’s flutes and whistles are fine

Margaret plays fiddle, banjo, mandolin too

Jim sings the songs, and Mark plays the fool