An Irishman In Paris

from Saints And Sinners by The Irish Rovers

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lyrics

AN IRISHMAN IN PARIS

CHORUS:
DRINKING WINE INSTEAD OF PORTER
LIFE IS GRAND IN THE LATIN QUARTER
OH-LA-LA AND C’EST LA VIE
AN IRISHMAN IN GAY PAREE

VERSE 1:
TO THE SHORES OF FRANCE I MADE ME WAY
THOUGH I COULDN’T PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS
BUT TOUTE SUITE I DID COME TO SEE
THAT PARIS WAS THE PLACE TO BE

VERSE 2:
LES MADAMEMOISELLES I DO ADORE
THEY DANCE-MOI ALL AROUND THE FLOOR
AND WHEN I SING THEM IRISH SONGS
THEY LAUGH AND SAY CHANTER TRÈS-BON

VERSE 3:
IT’S JIGS AND REELS FOR AN IRISHMAN
BUT THE FRENCH THEY LOVE THE OULD CAN-CAN
FOR THEY LIFT THEIR SKIRTS UP HIGH TO DANCE
MAIS-OUI C’EST FANTASTIQUE IN FRANCE

VERSE 4:
SUR RUE ST. GERMAIN THERE’S A SMALL CAFE
AND YOU’LL FIND ME THERE ANY TIME OF DAY
I’LL BE SIPPING WINE WITH A WANDERING EYE
C’EST-SI-BON TO WATCH LES FILLES GO BY

VERSE 5:
NOW WHEN I RETURN TO BELFAST TOWN
ME FRIENDS WILL GREET ME WITH A FROWN
WITH ME NEW MOUSTACHE AND ME WEE BERET
THEY’LL THINK THAT GEORGES HAS TURNED FRANCAIS

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from Saints And Sinners, released April 4, 2020
GEORGE MILLAR, RED MADDIE MUSIC / SOCAN

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The Irish Rovers Victoria, British Columbia

"Throughout the years, these international ambassadors of Irish music have maintained their timeless ability to deliver a rollicking, rousing performance of good cheer - one that will soon have you singing and clapping along. Their songs have become anthems of revelry and joy among generation after generation of fans." - BELFAST TELEGRAPH ... more