2007-03-03 03:29:05 · 9 answers · asked by STORMY K 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
They're happy.
http://www.irishfestivals.net/whenirisheyesaresmiling.htm
The Irish have given an incredible amount to the modern world. It is not an exaggeration to say that, truly, without the Irish, our modern society may not exist. It was Irish monks and scholars who kept the annals of history alive, who took refuge on that remote island in the Atlantic Ocean to preserve our civilization. And aside from contributing to the world, the Irish have taken much more than a small part in shaping America as we know it.
From artists and poets to politicians and philosophers, the Irish are a people rich in culture and heritage. The land itself has been something fought over for hundreds, even thousands, of years. Ireland has always been a beautiful, magical place, torn apart by war and those who would divide her. This legacy has bourne itself into her very culture, giving us much of the traditional music, and dance, that we have today.
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Sure it's like a morning spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter,
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.
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When Irish Eyes are Smiling
There's a tear in your eye,
And I'm wondering why,
For it never should be there at all.
With such pow'r in your smile,
Sure a stone you'd beguile,
So there's never a teardrop should fall.
When your sweet lilting laughter's
Like some fairy song,
And your eyes twinkle bright as can be;
You should laugh all the while
And all other times smile,
And now, smile a smile for me.
When Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.
For your smile is a part
Of the love in your heart,
And it makes even sunshine more bright.
Like the linnet's sweet song,
Crooning all the day long,
Comes your laughter and light.
For the springtime of life
Is the sweetest of all
There is ne'er a real care or regret;
And while springtime is ours
Throughout all of youth's hours,
Let us smile each chance we get.
When Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.
The lyrics to When Irish Eyes Are Smiling were written by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff, Jr. and set to the music of Enerst Ball for Olcott's production of The Isle O' Dreams. The music was published in 1912.
Chauncey Olcott was born in Buffalo, New York. He produced several shows about Ireland for the New York stage. His other hits included My Wild Irish Rose. Ernest Ball was also born in America, but was devoted to Ireland.
2007-03-03 07:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by birdwatcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
There's a tear in your eye
And I'm wondering why
For it never should be there at all
With such pow'r in your smile
Sure a stone you'd beguile
So there's never a teardrop should fall
When your sweet lilting laughter's
Like some fairy song
And your eyes twinkle
Bright as can be
You should laugh all the while
And all other times smile
And now smile a smile for me
When Irish eyes are smiling
Sure it's like a morn in spring
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing
When Irish hearts are happy
All the world seems bright and gay
And when Irish eyes are smiling
Sure they steal your heart away
2007-03-03 04:49:28 · answer #2 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Irish eyes are smiling I'm sure 'tis like the morn in Spring.
2007-03-03 04:28:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 04:25:45 · answer #4 · answered by lipton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Irish people are amazing!
2007-03-03 05:53:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol thats a wikid q!! My boyf s Irish - i luv the Irish lol! Especially this Leprechaun toy that sings that very tune lol (tho he HATES it haha)
2007-03-03 03:39:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine are smiling each day I wake to draw another breath. May God be with you too.
2007-03-03 03:34:22 · answer #7 · answered by JAN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because irish people rock!!!
2007-03-03 03:34:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
To keep from crying.
2007-03-03 03:38:30 · answer #9 · answered by Laura S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋