Báidín Fheilimí
Amhrán na Seachtaine – Song of the Week
Báidín Fheilimí
This week’s Amhrán na Seachtaine is Báidín Fheilimí, a traditional children’s song from the Donegal area. It tells the story of Feilimí and his little boat. It mentions Tory Island and Gola Island off the coast of Donegal.
The song has been recorded by several artists over the years. I’ve included versions by Sinéad O’Connor, John Spilanne, and Emmet Spiceland.
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Bain taitneamh as! – Enjoy!
Sinéad O’Connor
Báidín Fheilimí
Báidín Fheilimí d’imigh go Gabhla,
Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann.
Báidín Fheilimí d’imigh go Gabhla,
Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann.
Curfá
Báidín bídeach, báidín beosach,
Báidín bóidheach, báidín Fheilimí
Báidín díreach, báidín deontach
Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann.
Báidín Fheilimí d’imigh go Toraigh,
Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann.
Báidín Fheilimí d’imigh go Toraigh,
Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann.
Curfá
Báidín Fheilimí briseadh i dToraigh,
Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann.
Báidín Fheilimí briseadh i dToraigh,
Báidín Fheilimí is Feilimí ann.
Curfá
Feilimí’s little boat went to Gola,
Feilimí’s little boat and Feilimí in it,
Feilimí’s little boat went to Gola,
Feilimí’s little boat and Feilimí in it.
Chorus
A tiny little boat, a lively little boat,
A buoyant little boat, Feilimí’s little boat,
A straight little boat, a willing little boat,
Feilimí’s little boat and Feilimí in it.
Feilimí’s little boat went to Tory,
Feilimí’s little boat and Feilimí in it,
Feilimí’s little boat went to Tory,
Feilimí’s little boat and Feilimí in it.
Chorus
Feilimí’s little boat crashed on Tory,
Feilimí’s little boat and Feilimí in it,
Feilimí’s little boat crashed on Tory,
Feilimí’s little boat and Feilimí in it.
Chorus
John Spillane
Emmet Spiceland
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