“Rattlin’ Bog” is a beloved Irish folk song with a rich history, embraced by numerous artists throughout the ages. One notable rendition can be found on the Irish Descendants’ acclaimed 1991 album, Misty Morning Shore. This lively and spirited melody recounts the captivating tale of a courageous bird that ingeniously constructs her dwelling within a captivating bog. Bursting with vibrant descriptions and evocative expressions, this enchanting composition is bound to ignite a joyous rhythm within, compelling you to sway along to its irresistible beat.
Rattlin’ Bog Lyrics
The bog down in the valley-o
Real Bog, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Well in the bog there was a hole
A rare hole and a rattlin’ hole
And the hole in the bog
And the bog down in the valley-o
Ho, ro, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Real Bog, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Well in that hole there was a tree
A rare tree and a rattlin’ tree
And the tree in the hole
And the hole in the bog
And the bog down in the valley-o
Ho, ro, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Real Bog, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
A rare branch and a rattlin’ branch
And the branch on the tree
And the tree in the hole
And the hole in the bog
And the bog down in the valley-o
Ho, ro, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Ho, ro, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
On that branch there was a limb
A rare limb and a rattlin’ limb
And the limb on the branch
And the branch on the tree
And the tree in the hole
And the hole in the bog
And the bog down in the valley-o
Ho, ro, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Real bog, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Well on that limb there was a nest
A rare nest and a rattlin’ nest
And the nest on the limb
And the limb on the branch
And the branch on the tree
And the tree in the hole
And the hole in the bog
And the bog down in the valley-o
The bog down in the valley-o
Real bog, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Now in that nest there was a bird
A rare bird and a rattlin’ bird
And the bird in the nest
And the nest on the limb
And the limb on the branch
And the branch on the tree
And the tree in the hole
And the hole in the bog
Down in the valley-o
Ho, ho, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Real bog, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
In that bird there was an egg
A rare egg and a rattlin’ egg
And the egg on the bird
And the bird in the nest
And the nest on the limb
And the limb on the branch
And the branch on the tree
And the tree in the bog
And the hole in the bog
And the bog down in the valley-o
The bog down in the valley-o
Real bog, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
In that egg there was a bird
A rare bird and a rattlin’ bird
And the bird on the egg
And the egg on the bird
And the bird in the nest
And the nest on the limb
And the limb on the branch
And the branch on the tree
And the tree in the bog
And the hole in the bog
And the bog down in the valley-o
Ho, ro, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Real bog, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
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Real bog, the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-o
Here are some additional facts about “Rattlin’ Bog”:
- The song is thought to have originated in the 18th century.
- The song has been recorded by many artists, including The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners, and The Fureys.
- The song is a staple of Irish folk music festivals.
- The song is a metaphor for the beauty and resilience of the Irish people.
