Paddy on the Railway Luke Kelly

"Paddy on the Railway" by Luke Kelly, released in 1969, is a #Folk song that tells the story of Irish laborers working on the railways in England. The lyrics highlight themes of hardship, camaraderie, and nostalgia. The song features traditional Irish instrumentation, emphasizing its cultural roots and connection to the Irish diaspora. Its poignant storytelling has resonated with audiences, symbolizing the struggles and resilience of Irish immigrants.

[Verse 1]
In eighteen hundred and forty one
Me corduroy breeches I put on
Me corduroy breeches I put on
To work upon the railway, the railway
I'm weary of the railway
Poor Paddy works on the railway

[Verse 2]
In eighteen hundred and forty two
From Bartley Pool I moved to Crewe
And I found meself a job to do
Workin' on the railway

[Chorus]
I was wearing corduroy britches
Digging ditches, pulling switches, dodging hitches
I was workin' on the railway

[Verse 3]
In eighteen hundred and forty three
I broke me shovel across me knee
And went to work with the company
In the Leeds and Selby Railway

[Chorus]
I was wearing corduroy britches
Digging ditches, pulling switches, dodging hitches
I was workin' on thе railway

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