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Under That Old Clare Moon

from 100 Snow White Horses by John Spillane

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When I was a singer I had only one song
That I wove from the sunlight and I rambling along
I tied it with rushes and I freed it with air
And it swept me along to the old County Clare

It went “Meet me tonight by moonlight
Under that old Clare moon”

I chanted in Doolin and I sang at Fanore
I went rattlin’ and a ‘ clattering’ on the old flaggy shore
Where the cliffs at Kilkee they challenge the sea
And I sang like a thrush in the town of Kilrush

I sang “Meet me tonight by moonlight under that old Clare moon
Meet me tonight by moonlight under that old Clare Moon”

At Old Spanish Point where the ships they went down,
The moon she rose up with her great starry crown,
Her necklace of diamonds, her white wedding gown,
And she shed salty tears for the sailors who drowned,

She sang “Meet me tonight by moonlight, Under that old Clare Moon
Meet me tonight by moonlight, Under that old Clare Moon.”

A wonderful promise the old County Clare,
There are melodies hanging from shelves in the air,
There’s the Maid at the Barrells, the Hag at the Churn,
There’s a great flock of angels flying over the Burren,

Singing “Meet me tonight by moonlight,under that old Clare moon,
Meet me tonight by moonlight, under that old Clare moon.”

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from 100 Snow White Horses, released April 2, 2021

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John Spillane

John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, storyteller, poet and dreamer. Rooted in people, place and story, his music transports the listener and his live performances captivate audiences around the world. After 20 years, John is set to release his first independent release; 100 Snow White Horses.

Recorded in London with producer John Reynolds and singer Pauline Scanlon.
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