As Mam Lay Dying

As mam lay dying

the morning came into the room and said oh God I've come at a bad time, sorry

I said it's okay I need you and so does my mother

I know her, she wants to stay longer

So please won't you help her

Help her somehow

as time will allow

I'm going for breakfast now

As mam lay dying

my brother, he strummed on her hairbrush for comfort

The rhythm of rocking was soothing

We missed our home and our music and so did our mother

I know her, she always loved singers

So please won't you help her

Help her to hear

Bring her near

and I will sing for her

As mam lay dying

the foxes knocked over the bin lids and boxes

I went to the garden to find that the lights of Dublin knew that I missed my mother

I know her, she'd want to be there

So please won't you help her

Help her to know

Tell her so

she'll go where I go