An Irish-American tribute to mothers, 1910.
words by Rida Johnson Young
music by Chauncey Olcott & Ernest R. Ball
The sheet music:
Accompaniment track:
Accompaniment by Denese Coulbeck:
Lyrics
- There’s a spot in me heart which no colleen may own
There’s a depth in me soul never sounded or known
There’s a place in my mem’ry, my life, that you fill
No other can take it, no one ever will
Chorus
Sure, I love the dear silver that shines in your hair
And the brow that’s all furrowed, and wrinkled with care
I kiss the dear fingers, so toil-worn for me
Oh, God bless you and keep you, Mother Machree
- Ev’ry sorrow or care in the dear days gone by
Was made bright by the light of the smile in your eye
Like a candle that’s set in a window at night
Your fond love has cheered me, and guided me right
Sung here by Fred Feild: