The brown trout are rising today in Lough Shelin

And gorse grows golden in high Tyrone.

The Army of Ulster set out for Benburb

On such a May morning

A long time ago.

The sunlight is shining high over Lough Swilly

The tides are turning around Ranaghroe.

O'Neill and O'Donnell departed forever

On such a bright morning

A long time ago.

At Murlough the shadows retreat from the waters.

The white waves of Rathlin grow bright on the sea.

Deirdre returned from the islands of Scotland

On such a gay morning

A long time ago.

May 1967