Swallow Tail Jig

Swallow Tail Jig

Ancestors sweet,
a hundred years past,
did dance as they played
out this tune

I feel it deep within my soul
as embers spark into flame

I trust that when you hear the
jig, if Irish blood flows in ye

You feel the need to tap your
feet and reel like your blood
kin once did

Yes, oh yes, I swing to the tune
as my ancestors did back then

And I feel the smile grow upon
my face as the music flows all around

Lynn West
(c) 2011

I appreciate the use of this link and commend the person who not only posted ii on YouTube to allow the world to hear, but also inspired me to write about it.