Frank Patterson sings 'Danny Boy': a classic Irish ballad with lyrics

Discover the enduring appeal of 'Danny Boy' with this classic performance by Frank Patterson, one of Ireland's most important tenors. With lyrics included on screen, you can follow along and fully immerse yourself in this emotional Irish ballad.

Written in 1910 by English lawyer Frederic Weatherly, the lyrics of 'Danny Boy' are set to the sweeping melody of the traditional Irish tune 'Londonderry Air.' The song has a deeply moving meaning for many, whether it evokes a sense of hope for a reunion with a loved one or a longing for a homeland. It has become a cultural touchstone in Ireland. Frank Patterson's powerful voice brings the song to life, making it a classic that will continue to move listeners for years to come.

danny boy song words_____________________________________
Oh, Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountainside,
The summer’s gone, and all the roses falling,
It’s you, it’s you must go, and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow,
Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow,
Tis I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow,
Oh, Danny Boy, oh Danny Boy, I love you so!

But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying,
If I am dead, as dead I well may be,
Ye’ll come and find the place where I am lying,
And kneel and say an Ave there for me;
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me,
And all my grave will warmer, sweeter be,
For you will bend and tell me that you love me,
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!
Come to me!