The Tale Of Grace O'Malley by Daniels & Durgy published on 2024-02-29T15:04:49Z This is a story about an Irish heroine called Grace O'Malley, Also known as Grainne of Clare. She lived in the late 1500's, she was known as the Pirate Queen of Ireland. She made fortunes, saved her sons from the Queen of England, fought on behalf or Ireland with her armada of ships and was a fierce, beautiful force of nature.. a true example of valour, will power, grace under pressure, fortitude and determination, with a commanding spirit. Here's to you Grace... Happy St. Patrick's Day.. ☘️ Sláinte!!! ☘️ Written, produced and performed by: Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy Nat Daniels: tin whistle, guitar, piano & vocals Craig Durgy: mandolin & vocals Copyright 2024 Daniels & Durgy / Gentle Rain Records Lyrics: The Tale of Grace O’Malley Let me tell you the tale Of Grace O’Malley Crimson red hair And the courage she carried A nobleman’s daughter A life full of rules But fate took her hands And gave her sailing shoes A pirate queen, deadly and fair… In Gaelic her name wasn’t Grace It’s Grainne of Clare Oh Grainne, Grainne of Clare Who could lead men to battle, lead with a valkyrie stare And you’d never give in Though your life was at stake You’d show us what valour could mean For you’d rather die freely Than live on your knees V2 In a time when a girl Had no worth but breeding You broke all the rules And pierced every ceiling You made all your fortunes Then saved all your sons And paid the Queens’ ransom Then called all to arms For bonnie Ireland needed you so And your heart would never let go.. could never let go…. Oh Grainne, Grainne of Clare Who could lead men to battle, Lead them with a with a valkyrie stare And you’d never give in Though your life was at stake You’d show us what valour could mean For you’d rather die freely Than live on your knees Oh you’d rather die freely Than live on your knees… So now you know the tale.. of Grace O’Malley Just a girl with red hair .. who was worth more than marriage Now look at your daughters.. and tell them you love them And treat them like equals and never condemn them They’re all so much more.. they’re worth so much more… Like Grainne of Clare. Genre Folk & Singer-Songwriter Comment by Mugfish76 your voices work so wonderfully well together 2024-04-29T15:10:48Z Comment by Nadine de Macedo This interesting story has been new to me. I like how you turned it into a two voices band still keeping the typical 6/8 feel. 2024-04-22T07:00:29Z Comment by Len Stillson My wife Carlen was asked to choreograph the dancing to a show destined for off Broadway called Grainne the Pirate Queen. You guys nailed the essence of who she was and what she stood for. A bad ass if ever there was one!! 2024-03-21T02:33:46Z Comment by JunkHeap There's a local pub with her name. Thanks for filling me in on who she was. 2024-03-21T00:30:09Z Comment by Brian Peters Great harmonies, instruments and overall sound...and such a cool story to draw from too!!! 2024-03-15T15:48:20Z Comment by Tony's Lyrics What a wonderful tribute to Grace O'Malley! The vocals, instruments and mix sound great Nat and Durge! 2024-03-10T01:15:13Z Comment by markjbennett You learn something everyday on SC and what a beautiful education this song is. Some great skills employed in crafting this gem. Bravo both for this stirring and moving tale. 2024-03-07T08:40:15Z Comment by Kurt Mottershead Great song guys, fantastic vocals 2024-03-05T23:31:29Z Comment by Doug Roossien love the piano keys played over the starboard bow ...could feel the north wind filling the sails ...and hear the pirates scurring on the deck ...well done 2024-03-05T18:25:33Z Comment by Gaz Brownie Im swinging my jug of ale to this on them choppy seas. Wonderful tale and the vocals are pure velvety. Great work guys 👍 2024-03-05T12:34:00Z Comment by No killie fish Happy St Patrick's Day ( Soon ) Grainne Mhaol the pirate Queen was a real person and this song does great justice to her legend. Brilliant tune Guys. Johnny 2024-03-04T23:41:32Z Comment by JoeLiberty Super arrangement, vocals and production, sounds great 👍👍👍 2024-03-03T00:57:18Z Comment by Jonathan Beckenstein Another classic, my friends. And another well made and well performed one, at that. 2024-03-02T14:57:57Z Comment by PJ Project Great song 2024-03-02T12:15:12Z Comment by 🎸 𝗝 𝗜 𝗠 🎙 Wao very nice Folklore friends 🔝👌💚💚 2024-03-02T10:57:43Z