a voice to warm a cold winter's night

Recorded by: Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh
Written by: Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh
A lullaby which I composed for my daughter Nia.

Seo amhrán a chum mé do mo níon Nia….suantraí le comhairle do girseach bheag ghálanta!

Mairéad – Vocals
Manus – Bouzouki / Guitar / Programming / Backing Vocals
Jim Higgins – Percussion
Translated to English by - Tristan Rosenstock
Lyrics

My Daughter, O

Come walk with me, my daughter O
Over the sand dunes of Tráigh Bhán*
And make castles of gold, my daughter O
From the smooth sand and bright shells.

May your journey be easy, my daughter O,
Through this life that lies ahead of you
And follow your desire, my daughter O,
For protection will be there for you.

My daughter O, óró X 3
May you go safely each night and day.

O set your sail, my daughter O,
Out to Gola on a magical boat
On the crest of waves, my daughter O,
Until the moon shines over you.

O go to sleep, my daughter O,
On a warm bed of white silk,
Lie down peacefully, my daughter O,
And listen to the sweet songs of the birds.

May you go safely, my daughter O,
Without worry or gloom
Each day and night,
And remember your mark, my daughter O,
On the smooth sand of Tráigh Bhán.

*Tráigh Bhán – White Strand