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1. Gather up the pots and the old tin can,
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the mash,the corn,the barly and the bran,
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run like the devil from the excise man,
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keep the smoke from rising,Barney.
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2.Keep your eyes well peeled today.
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The tall,tall men are on their way,
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searching for the mountain tay,
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in the hills of Connemara.
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3.Swing to the left and swing to the right.
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The excise man will dance all night.
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Drinking up the tay till the broad daylight,
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in the hills of Connemara.
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4.A gallon for the butcher,a quart for Tom,
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a bottle for poor old father Tom,
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to help the poor old dear along,
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in the hills of Connemara.
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5.Stand your ground,it is too late,
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the excise men are at the gate,
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glory be to Paddy,but they´re drinking it nate,
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in the hills of Connemara.
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6. Gather up the pots and the old tin can,
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the mash,the corn,the barly and the bran,
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run like the devil from the excise man,
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keep the smoke from rising,Barney.
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