Intro 
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I am going to the country 
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Going down that verdant lane 
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With nothing but a whistle in my hand 
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And a pocketful of rain 
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Can you hear that distant sound 
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Coming down the West Clare railway 
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And running with the shades of Gloria 

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The wind is full of memories 
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That murmur and sigh 
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Hills rise in the foaming grass of Clare 
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Below the cold moon's eye 
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You should come and see them now 
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When they are on fire 
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And running with the shades of Gloria 

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The waves roll at the headland 
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When the tide is rising there 
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But here, there is starlight falling 
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Down on the hills of Clare 
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I knew them when I was hungry 
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And I knew them when I was scared 
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And running with the shades of Gloria 

Instrumental 
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I am going to the country 
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Where Micho in his prime 
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Weaved a thread of melody 
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In his own sweet time 
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You can hear him sing and whistle 
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Anytime you care to go 
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running with the shades of Gloria 

Instrumental 
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Verse 
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I am going to the country 
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Going down that verdant lane 
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With nothing but a whistle in my hand 
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And a pocketful of rain 

Outro 
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