We Irish
Dolly Parton Lyrics

We Irish love to sing
We Irish people enjoy expressing ourselves and our emotions through music and singing.

We Irish love to dance
We Irish people have a deep appreciation for rhythmic movement and often dance to enhance social interactions.

We Irish love to party
We Irish people possess a strong spirit of festivity and revelry, and we enjoy celebrating life's joys in the company of others.

Whene'er we get the chance
Whenever possible, we take advantage of opportunities to come together and enjoy each other's company, often through music, dancing, or drinking.

We have a lot of troubles
As Irish people, we often face many challenges and difficulties in life, which can be both personal and societal in nature.

But we have a lot of soul
Despite the hardships we face, we possess an immense amount of inner strength, resilience, and character that helps us persevere and overcome adversity.

We'll drink a pint of Guiness
As a cultural tradition, we often drink beer as a way to unwind, socialize, and temporarily forget about our problems.

And forget about our woes
Through drinking and other forms of celebration, we sometimes use our joyous moments to escape or temporarily set aside our worries and burdens.

Ei-ee-ei, ei-ee-ei, we Irish are the best
Emphasizes the pride we feel in our identity as Irish people, and our belief that our culture is the most vibrant and engaging in the world.

We love our myths and stories
As a people with a rich cultural heritage, we deeply cherish our legends and narratives, which often provide insights into our collective history, values, and beliefs.

We love a mournful song
Even as we celebrate life's joys, we also have a special appreciation and admiration for melancholy and reflective music that acknowledges the more difficult aspects of the human experience.

We love our joyful music
We Irish people are known for our fondness of lively, upbeat music and dance, which is often associated with social gatherings and celebrations.

And a good old sing-a-long
In addition to our other musical traditions, we also enjoy getting together with friends and singing along to familiar and beloved songs, which can be both nostalgic and unifying.

We love our pennywhistle
The pennywhistle is a traditional Irish instrument that is often played in folk music and dance, and we cherish its distinctive sound and cultural significance.

Uilleann pipes and air bodhrán
These are additional traditional Irish instruments, and we hold them in high regard for their unique power to evoke emotion and create atmosphere in musical performances.

We Irish love our football
Like many countries, we have a passion for sports, and football (also known as soccer) is one of our most beloved and popular pastimes.

Our heroes and our homes
As with any culture, we have our own national heroes and symbols, and we take great pride in our homeland and its traditions.

We love St. Patty
St. Patrick's Day is a significant cultural holiday for us, and we view it as a time to celebrate our Irish identity and heritage with friends and family.

We love to celebrate
As a lively and festive people, we relish the chance to come together and mark important occasions and milestones in our lives with joy and merriment.

And nothing suits us better than
We take great pleasure in certain traditions and customs, such as wearing green or attending parades, which allow us to express our Irish pride and sense of belonging.

An all-out green parade
A nod to the famous St. Patrick's Day parades that are celebrated around the world, and which often feature plenty of green decorations, music, and costumes.

Green beer and hats and jackets
Part of the fun of St. Patrick's Day is incorporating the color green into all aspects of the celebration, from the food and drink to the clothing and decorations.

Green dresses, shirts and ties
Further examples of how we like to show our Irish pride by wearing green-colored clothing and accessories on St. Patrick's Day and other festive occasions.

And nothing could be brighter
To us, there is no greater sight than seeing the joy and excitement in the eyes of our fellow Irish people as we celebrate our shared culture and identity.

Than the light in Irish eyes
A poetic way to express the joy and spirit of the Irish people, and how we are brought together by our shared experiences, traditions, and values.

We got a pub on every corner
Given our love of socializing and drinking, it is no surprise that we have many pubs and bars throughout our country where people can gather and enjoy each other's company.

And a church to worship in
Our religiosity is also an important part of our cultural heritage, and we pride ourselves on having many beautiful and historic churches where we can come together to worship and reflect.

We party hard then pray the Lord
Despite the seeming contradictions between our love of drinking and our devotion to religion, we see no conflict in enjoying life's pleasures while also giving thanks and seeking guidance from a higher power.

Forgive us of our sins
In prayer, we ask for forgiveness and strive to live up to the ideals of our faith, which often includes practices such as kindness, compassion, and forgiveness towards others.

We rid ourselves of grief and guilt
Through prayer, confession, and other spiritual practices, we seek to release ourselves from the burdens of guilt, sorrow, and other negative emotions that can hold us back.

Relieve our troubled hearts
We turn to our faith as a source of comfort and solace, especially during challenging times when we may be struggling with loss, pain, or uncertainty.

I know God loves the Irish
In our hearts, we believe that we are worthy of love and respect from a higher power, and that our cultural and national identities are an essential part of what makes us unique and valuable in the eyes of God.

And accepts us as we are
We believe that God accepts us without judgment or condition, and that we can find hope, healing, and strength in our connection to something greater than ourselves.