The Parting Glass
Cara Dillon Lyrics
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And all the harm that ere I've done, alas it was done to none but me And all I've done for want of wit, to memory now I can't recall
So fill to me the parting glass, goodnight and joy be with you all.
Of all the comrades that ere I've had, they are sorry for my going away,
And all the sweethearts that ere I've had, they would wish me one more day to stay, But since it falls unto my lot that I should rise and you should not,
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call, goodnight and joy be with you all.
A man may drink and not be drunk, a man may fight and not be slain A man may court a pretty girl and perhaps be welcome back again But since it has so ordered been by a time to rise and a time to fall Come fill to me the Parting glass, goodnight and joy be with you all. Come fill to me the Parting glass, goodnight and joy be with you all.
The Parting Glass is a traditional Irish and Scottish folk song that’s often sung at the end of a gathering among friends or family as a farewell. The first verse speaks about the pleasures of life and how the singer has enjoyed spending money in the company of good people. The second verse acknowledges the singer's comrades and past loves who are upset about their departure. The third verse talks about life's inevitabilities, rise and fall, and encourages the listeners to embrace the present moment and their loved ones.
The song encapsulates the emotions and bittersweet feeling of parting with loved ones. The lyrics paint a picture of a person reflecting back on their life, the people they’ve met, the good experiences they’ve had, and the lessons they’ve learned. The last line of the song, "goodnight and joy be with you all," is a hopeful and uplifting message for those left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Of all the money that ere I had, I've spent it in good company,
I've spent all my money on good deeds and friends.
And all the harm that ere I've done, alas it was done to none but me
I have only hurt myself with my own mistakes.
And all I've done for want of wit, to memory now I can't recall
I have made foolish choices in my past that I cannot remember.
So fill to me the parting glass, goodnight and joy be with you all.
Let's raise a glass to say goodbye and wish each other happiness.
Of all the comrades that ere I've had, they are sorry for my going away,
My friends are sad to see me leave.
And all the sweethearts that ere I've had, they would wish me one more day to stay,
My loved ones wish I could stay just a little bit longer.
But since it falls unto my lot that I should rise and you should not,
It is my fate to leave while others stay behind.
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call, goodnight and joy be with you all.
I will leave quietly and wish everyone well.
A man may drink and not be drunk, a man may fight and not be slain
It's possible to drink or fight without causing harm to oneself.
A man may court a pretty girl and perhaps be welcome back again
It's possible to win over a woman's heart and be accepted by her.
But since it has so ordered been by a time to rise and a time to fall
Life has its ups and downs, and we must accept that things change.
Come fill to me the Parting glass, goodnight and joy be with you all.
Let's raise a glass one more time and wish each other well before parting ways.
Come fill to me the Parting glass, goodnight and joy be with you all.
Let's raise a glass one final time to say goodbye and wish each other happiness.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sam Lakeman, Cara Dillon
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@daynacorkery467
Of all the money that e'er I had
I spent it in good company
And all the harm I've ever done
Alas, it was to none but me
And all I've done for want of wit
To memory now I can't recall
So fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be with you all
Of all the comrades that e'er I had
They're sorry for my going away
And all the sweethearts that e'er I had
They'd wish me one more day to stay
But since it fell into my lot
That I should rise and you should not
I'll gently rise and softly call
Good night and joy be to you all
Fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be with you all
La ra la ra la la
La lala lala la la
La ra lala la la
La la la lala la la
But since it fell into my lot
That I should rise and you should not
I'll gently rise and softly call
Good night and joy be to you all
So fill to me the parting glass
And drink a health whate'er befalls
Then gently rise and softly call
Good night and joy be to you all
Good night and joy be to you all
@evenmattias
My grandpa was a sailor, we played this song at his funeral. now I'm also walking his path and becoming a sailor. and its my everlasting hope to be laid to rest to this song.
@hanguangqin1677
Best wishes to you ❤
@tomgreeves9248
You are doing him proud.
@absjsjs
After looking through dozens of versions this one is completely perfect. Someone put it in a capsule and send it into space - if we leave anything it should be this
@bizybugcreative
Loreena McKennitt's version is beautifully haunting too :)
@richardhanbury9930
I totally prefer this version
@daynacorkery467
@@richardhanbury9930 yes!!!
@basketballfan5763
Agreed
@lalita9041
She's got angelic voice without overusing it and unnecessary vibrato
@swedisheinherjer
Cara Dillons voice is the sound of angels!!!
This is the best version of this song ever made!