Name: Jubilee
Duration: P00H04M58S
Description: We sourced this song from the singing of the great Appalachian folk singer/musician Jean Ritchie. 'Jubilee' is the latest single from our upcoming debut album, 'Say Old Man'.

Jubilee

by Alfi

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We sourced this song from the singing of the great Appalachian folk singer/musician Jean Ritchie. 'Jubilee' is the latest single from our upcoming debut album, 'Say Old Man'.

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All out on the old rail road
All out on the sea
All out on the old rail road
As far as I can see

Swing and turn, jubilee
Live and learn, jubilee

The hardest work I've ever done
Is working on a farm
The easiest work I've ever done
Is swinging my true love's arm

Swing and turn, jubilee
Live and learn, jubilee

Coffee grows on the wide oak tree
And the river runs in brandy
I've got a girl she's mighty fine
As sweet as sugar candy

Swing and turn, jubilee
Live and learn, jubilee

Some will come on Saturday night
And some will come on Sunday
If you gave me half the chance
I'll be back on Monday

Swing and turn, jubilee
Live and learn, jubilee

If I had a needle and thread
As far as I could sew
I'd sew my true love to my side
And down the road we'd go

Swing and turn, jubilee
Live and learn, jubilee

Well saddle me up, the old grey mare
Who shall be the rider?
Ride her down to the old still house
And get a jug of cider

Swing and turn, jubilee
Live and learn, jubilee

credits

released June 30, 2023
Ryan McAuley: Five-string banjo, vocals
Fiachra Meek: Whistle, uilleann pipes, vocals
Alannah Thornburgh: Harp, vocals

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Multi-award winning trio Alfi is the collaborative project of musicians Fiachra Meek, Ryan McAuley and Alannah Thornburgh. Featuring an unusual line-up of harp, five string banjo and uilleann pipes, Alfi’s music explores a combination of traditional Irish and Appalachian music and song. Alfi will release their debut album Say Old Man in 2023. ... more

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