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It has been sung by many artistes since it was first composed by Englishman Eric Weatherley in 1910; the first person to record it was Ernestine Schumann-Heink in 1915. Over 50 singers and bands have recorded it since then, from Joan Baez to Sarah Vaughn, Elizabeth Schwartzkopf to Gracie Fields, Glenn Miller to Thin Lizzy- check out the Wikipedia site on the song for more details.

Many people think that 'Danny Boy' is a traditional Irish song, but this isn't actually the case. It may have been adopted by the Irish because Danny is a popular Irish name, and also some of the harmonies in the song are similar to those found in Irish folk music.

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all i know is:"oh Danny boy/ the pipes/ the pipes/ are calling...."not much but I've been looking for the lyrics as well.it goes...oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling.from glen to glen, and down the mountain side.the summer's gone and all the roses falling.tis you, tis you, must go and i must bide.but come ye back when summers 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.there's another verse too. just Google Danny boy lyrics and they're everywhere.The whole song goes:Oh, Danny boy,The pipes, the pipes are calling.From glen to glen,And down the mountain side.The summer's gone,And all the leaves are falling.'Tis you, 'tis 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.Danny boy, oh Danny boy,I love you so.And when he comes,And all the flowers are dying.If I am dead,As dead, I well may be.He comes and finds the place,I am lying.And kneel and say,an "Ave" there for me.And I shall hear thou softly tread,above me.And all my dreams,Will warm and sweeter be.If you'll not fail to tell me,That you love me.I'll simply sleep in peace,Until you come to me.I'll simply sleep in peace,Until you come to me.


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