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Sorrow and sadness,
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Bitterness, grief
G………………….D
Memories I have of you
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Won't leave me in peace
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My mind is running back
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To the West Coast of Clare
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Thinking of you
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And the times we had there

I walked to Spanish Point
I knew I'd find you there
I stood on the white strand
And you were everywhere
Vivid memories fade
But the mood still remains
I wish I could go back
And be with you again

In Milltown there's a pub
It's there that I sat down
I see you everywhere
Your face is all around
The search for times past
Contains such sweet pain
I'll banish lonesome thoughts
But they'll return again

I walk along the shore
The rain in my face
My mind is numb with grief
Of you there is no trace
I'll think of this again
When in far-off glens I rove
Walking with you
By this cold Atlantic flow

Sorrow and sadness,
Bitterness, grief
Memories I have of you
Won't leave me in peace
My mind is running back
To the West Coast of Clare
Thinking of you
And the times we had there

Words and Music Andy Irvine.

Songs written by Andy Irvine seem to have this romantically timeless feeling to them. The West Coast of Clare is one of those tunes. I heard Andy sing this with Rens Van Der Zalm in Germany 2004 and it was beautifully done. It also was played by Planxty 2004 on the Live at Vicar Street to a roar of applause from the audience.

Check out the original recording of this song, recorded by the wonderful Planxty and written by Andy Irvine.

Kieron