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I'll tell me Ma
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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I'll tell me Ma by Willem Verkaik — Lyrics
I'll tell me ma when I go home,
the boys won't leave the girls alone;
they pull me hair, they stole me comb,
but that's allright till I go home.
She is handsome, she is pretty,
she is the belle of Belfast city,
She is a courtin' one, two, three,
please won't you tell me who is she.
Albert Mooney says he loves her,
all the boys are fighting for her;
they rap at the door they ring the bell,
saying "Oh my true love are you well?"
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About I'll tell me Ma
This vibrant arrangement of the well-loved Irish folk song I'll Tell Me Ma is perfect for adding a touch of spirited fun to a concert programme. Willem Verkaik has crafted an energetic setting for SSATB or SMzATB voices, bringing the familiar lyrics about a young woman's admirers to life with engaging harmonies and rhythms. The text paints a picture of playful courtship and the excitement surrounding a sought-after belle, offering ample opportunity for expressive and lively singing. Its secular nature and cheerful subject matter make it an ideal choice for lighter moments or as an encore, sure to charm both singers and audience alike.
