When I came here at first
I arrived from the dark
I laid down my weapons
And I made a new start
And I promised to God
I’d always be true
And Ireland did witness it too

But how far can you get
When you’re all on your own
And the one that you love
Calls a different place home
I will never forget
That she followed me down
For Ireland was not enough ground

And I’m still so amazed
About the love that she brought
I’ve got nothing to fear
She’s my happiest thought
She’s the love of my life
Hope she’ll never be gone
She gave Ireland shelter and home

And there’s no fucking reason
Not to believe in the right things
And to close out the wrong
And for whatever reason
You’re deep into trouble

Well Ireland will help you along
And that’s what I’ve learned
That’s the lesson I took
You should be what you feel
For you write your own book
And wherever I’ll be Under whatever star
Ireland you’ll never be far

And when it’s time to depart
Time for life to move on
Take my Irish daughter
And my Irish son
Keep a very close eye
On the treasure you hold
For Ireland they’re part of your soul

(words and music: p. kiefer)