The Tale of Paddy O'Shea

[Verse] In the heart of old Dublin Where the rivers run green Lived a lad named Paddy O'Shea The town's lively sheen With a twinkle in his eye And a pint in his hand He'd dance through the midnight with the ceilidh band [Verse 2] Paddy’s laugh would echo From the docks to the hills He'd charm the lasses with his tales and his skills A ruckus in the tavern On a Saturday night Paddy led the chorus till the morning light [Chorus] Oh Sing a song of Paddy The jolly-hearted rogue With his fiddle and his laughter He'd lighten any load Raise your glass and join us Let the merriment sway For Paddy O'Shea The pride of Dublin Bay [Verse 3] He’d wager on the races Always up for a bet But never one to gamble on a friend he'd just met Generous as the sea With his heart open wide If you needed a hand Paddy'd be by your side [Bridge] Through rain and through sorrow Through stories untold Paddy's spirit would shimmer Like a pot full o' gold In every wind's whisper And each drop of the dew You’d hear Paddy’s chuckle And his blessings anew [Verse 4] When the Whiskeys did flow And the songs did abound Paddy's voice Like a lark Weaved joy all around The clinking of mugs And the stomp of the feet Brought the whole of the village to Paddy's sweet beat