Fergal Flaherty's New Album “PASS IT ON”
It’s been 2 years in the making and definitely worth the wait, now Fergal has released his third official album “Pass it on” He has been writing songs with his Aussie friend Brenda-lee Heathcote and both have come up with some excellent songs.
Track 1 “THIS LOVE BELONGS TO ME” Is another catchy up beat love song Fergal wrote and feels is one of the best on the album. It’s a song that will get your feet tapping straight away and hopefully will get the airplay it deserves.
Track 2 “REMEMBER ME” is a Christmas song Fergal wrote. Fergal very cleverly wrote this song as if he was Jesus and asking people while they are celebrating Christmas to take a moment and remember what Christmas is really about.
Track 3 “I’LL BE YOUR TRUE FRIEND FOREVER” is a catchy love song with a little twist at the end and is perfect for anyone who has a true friend who sticks by them no matter what.
Track 4 “No1’s IN HEAVEN” Is a clever song Fergal wrote with the producer of the album Ray McLoughlin. It’s a song written about all the stars who have passed away and wonders if they are all up in Heaven singing and writing songs. Fergal feels this is the song that will get great airplay.
Track 5 “SWEET IRISH ANGEL” Is a beautiful love song Fergal Co-Wrote with his songwriter friend Brenda-lee Heathcote. A typical Irish Ditty.
Track 6 “STREETS OF NEW YORK” is a song Fergal has been wanting to record for a long time and it fits in well with the feel of the album. A song written by one of Irelands finest songwriters Liam Reilly and tell a great story of a young Irish man
leaving his Fathers Farm in Ireland, to go to New York to his Uncle who was a Policeman. Fergal believes its one of the best Irish songs ever written.
Track 7 “HOME AT THE HOLE IN THE WALL” is a catchy up-tempo song Fergal wrote about the “Hole in the wall” Tenerife where he entertains 6 nights a week. He wrote it from the feed back he gets from his Family of friends (fans) he has created over the years.
Track 8 (the Title track) “PASS IT ON” written by Fergal is a song of gratitude to his Parents for their unconditional love and support in him and his music.
Track 9 “IN MY DREAMS” Is another song Fergal Co-Wrote with Brenda and again is a very melodic love song which tell a story of the many wishes and dreams people have but his only wish is to be back in his true loves arms.
Track 10 “ROCKY SIDE OF LOVE” again a song Fergal Co-wrote with Brenda which has an up-tempo 50’s rock’n roll feel, a catchy well written song.
Track 11 “WORK, WORK, WORK” a song that was Co-written with Brenda, it cleverly tells of how we wish we were else where besides working hard in your place of work.
Track 12 ”YOUR LOVE IS THE KEY” Is a beautiful love ballad written by Fergal & Brenda and is one of Fergal’s Favourites’ on the album. It’s very melodic song that all good relationships’ young and old can relate to.
Track 13 “WHAT GOES AROUND” is another catchy song written by Fergal & Brenda which tells a story of someone losing in love and warns their ex that what you did will come back to them hence the title “What goes around” (will come around to you).
Track 14 “TAKE ME TO THE VALLEY” Is an excellent song written by Fergal. He created a love story using the history of his local town of Drogheda. At one time Drogheda was surrounded by a wall to protect it’s inhabitants from invaders.
On September 11th 1649 Oliver Cromwell and his men broke the wall down and killed the inhabitants inside. Fergal created a love story of a young couple who were prepared for the invasion, they had a hiding place down by the river Boyne which is called the Boyne Valley.
The young man takes his true love to the Valley shows her where to hide and said to her he had to return to help his people and promised to come back for her.
Track 15 “I AM HOME” Is an up tempo love song which tells a story of a guy who travels a lot and never feels at home until he is back with his true love.
Message from Fergal
I would like to thank all the DJ’s who have played my music in the past and appreciate any airplay you can give me with my new album. Releasing an album with original material is a brave step for any artist and I know the difficulty of breaking new ground.
I am currently based in Tenerife where I have a share in a business called the “Hole in the Wall” Irish bar. I entertain there 6 nights a week to a full house of mainly British and Irish and during certain times of the year Scandinavian, German, American, etc.
Even though I am based in Tenerife I still get back to Ireland and the UK 2-3 times a year to perform some shows.
Again I very much appreciate the airplay you can give me. If you need any more information or would like an Interview please don’t hesitate to contact me.
God Bless & Take Care,
Fergal Flaherty,
www.fergalflaherty.com email- fergalflaherty@live.com
LYRICS TO FERGAL'S SONGS.
PASS IT ON (fergal flaherty)
You taught me how to live. You taught me how to give,
You taught me how to love and give thanks to the man above.
You taught me right from wrong and never to forget where I came from,
And I’ll sing this song with love and gratitude.
You’re my Mother my Father, Then my Doctor my Lawyer,
You’re my beggar my thief in times of relief,
Cause you do most anything, anything that was asked of you,
And I’ll sing this song with love and gratitude.
Mid 8
I can’t repay everything that you’ve done,
And I can’t put a value on unconditional love,
So I’ll pass it on, I’ll pass it on to my little one’s.
Instrumental
I won’t wait till you’re dead and gone, I won’t regret what I should have done,
I like to live my life with fond memories, So I tell you in the word’s of a song,
In my heart you’ll always belong, Like the love you gave me I’ll just pass it on.
You taught me how to live. You taught me how to give,
You taught me how to love and give thanks to the man above.
You taught me right from wrong and never to forget where I came from,
And I’ll sing this song with love and gratitude.
Like the love you had you just, passed it on to me,
now the love I have I'll just pass it on.
REMEMBER ME (fergal flaherty)
I was born in Bethlehem many years ago,
And my Father sent me down to change the world we know,
I preformed some miracles I brought love and peace,
And I’m the reason for Christmas day so please remember me.
Remember me when you raise your glass,
Remember me I died for you on a cross,
When you un-wrap your Christmas gifts,
And your heart is filled with glee.
Take a moment to set aside and just remember me,
Just remember me.
I’m beside you everyday in everything you do,
And even though you can’t see me,
I’m there to help you through,
.I watch you laugh I watch you cry,
I try to make you see,
I don’t want anything in return but just remember me.
Remember me when you raise your glass,
Remember me I died for you on a cross,
When you un-wrap your Christmas gifts,
And your heart is filled with glee.
Take a moment to set aside and just remember me,
just remember me.
"HOME AT THE HOLE IN THE WALL"(fergal flaherty/brenda-lee heathcote)
My plane touches down, it's Friday night,
And the warmth has brushed my face,
The Holiday feeling is back again,
Gonna party for fourteen day's.
I take my sweetheart by the hand,
and last years memories I'll recall,
about an Irish pub in Tenerife,
The world Famous "Hole in the wall"
I can’t wait to get back to my favourite place
So I’ll upack my things in the morn,
Throw my bags on the bed, with the thought in my head,
I won’t be back before dawn.
I can hear the music as I get close,
"Say you love me" and "Galway Girl"
My heart beats so fast, I’m excited at last
To be back in the "Hole in the wall".
Chorus
I’m home at the "Hole in the wall"
the best little pub of them all,
The beer and the Craic you're sure to go back
where everyone's having a ball.
We’ll all sing along to our favourite songs
And you’ll think you’re back in old Donegal,
give us a call give it your all,
Enjoy your visit the "Hole in the wall"
Time goes so fast when your having a blast
our two weeks have now come and gone,
We'll say our goodbye's with a tear in our eyes,
cause we're leaving our home far from home.
Next year we’ll return, to do it again,
To meet up with our family of friends,
You’re not far at all, Just as close as a call
From the world famous “Hole In The Wall”.
I'LL BE YOUR TRUE FRIEND FOREVER (fergal flaherty)
V1
When you feel the whole world is on your shoulders,
And a gale force wind is blowing in your face,
When the dark clouds have gathered over your world,
Just call on me and I will ease the pain.
V2
When everyone thinks that you have made a bad mistake,
They will try everything to prove you wrong,
A true friend is one who decides to stay in,
When the rest of the world is planning on walking out.
Chorus
I’ll be your true friend forever,
I’ll be there to help you on your way,
I will pick you up and never let you down,
Cause I’ll be your true friend forever.
V3
I won’t walk in front or behind you,
I’ll walk beside you all the way.
I'll be the shoulder you can cry on,
I'll dry your tears and chase your fears away.
Chorus
V4
We made our vows in front of God and confirmed by man,
For better or for worse I took your hand,
For rich or for poor I never was so sure
Even though you’re my wife you’re also my true Friend
cHORUS.
THE STREETS OF NEW YORK.(Liam Reilly)
I was 18 years old when i went down to Dublin
With a fistfull of money and a cartload of dreams.
"Take your time," said my father, "stop rushing like Hell,
And remember all's not what it seems to be.
For there's fellas who'd cut you for the coat on your back,
Or that watch that you got from your mother.
So take care, my young bucko, and mind yourself well.
And would you give this wee note to my brother."
At the time, Uncle Benjy was a policeman in Brooklyn,
And my father, the youngest, looked after the farm.
When a phone call from America said "Send the lad over."
And my old fella said, "Sure, t'wouldn't do any harm.
For I've spent my life working this dirty old ground
For a few pints of porter and the smell of a pound.
And sure, maybe there's something you'll learn or you'll see,
And you can bring it back home, make it easier on me."
So, I landed at Kennedy, and a big yellow taxi
Carried me and my bags through the streets and the rain.
Well, my poor heart was thumping around with excitement,
And I hardly even heard what the driver was saying.
We came in the Shore Parkway through the flatlands in Brooklyn,
To my uncle's apartment on East 53rd.
I was feeling so happy, I was humming a song,
And I sang "You're as free as a bird."
Well, to shorten the story, what I found out that day
Was that Benjy got shot down in an uptown foray.
And while I was flying my wayto New York,
Poor Benjy was lying in a cold city morgue.
Well, I phoned up my old fella, told him the news.
I could tell he could hardly stand up in his shoes.
And he wept as he told me go ahead with the plan,
And not to forget, be a proud Irish man.
So, I went up to Nellie's beside Fordham Road,
And I started to learn about lifting my load.
But the heaviest thing that I carried that year
Was the bittersweet thoughts of my hometown so dear.
I went home that December cause my old fella died.
I had to borrow the money from a fella on the site.
And all the bright flowers and brass couldn't hide
The poor, wasted face of my father.
I sold up the old far yard for what it was worth,
And into my bag stuck a handful of earth.
Then I boarded a train and I caught me a plane,
And I found myself back in the U.S. again.
It's been twenty-two years since I set foot in Dublin.
My kids know to use the correct knife and fork.
But I'll never forget the green grass and the rivers,
As I keep law and order in the streets of New York
I AM HOME (fergal flaherty)
I’m a long way from home when you’re not by my side
To hold to love to laugh to make me cry,
The sky’s the same and I feel the same breeze
but inside I am feeling all alone.
I’m a long way from home when there’s no green fields’ surrounding me,
No misty rain to wash my weiry brow,
I’m a long way from home when the road signs are telling me,
Memphis, Boston, New York, San Antoine.
Chrs
I would do anything to have you here with me,
To take away the lonliness inside,
To hold to love to ever rise above,
Tthe pain I feel a long long way from home,
When you’re with me I know that I am home,
I am home mmmm Whe you are by my side,
I am home mmmm when I can see you smile,
I am home mmmm when everything feels right,
I am home when I am in your arms tonight.
Instrumental
Chrs
I would do anything to have you here with me,
To take away the lonliness inside,
To hold to love to ever rise above,
the pain I feel a long long way from home,
When you’re with me I know that I am home,
I am home mmmm Whe you are by my side,
I am home mmmm when I can see you smile,
I am home mmmm when everything feels right,
I am home when I am in your arms tonight.
I am home mmmm Whe you are by my side,
I am home mmmm when I can see you smile,
I am home mmmm when everything feels right,
I am home when I am in your arms tonight.
SWEET IRISH ANGEL (fergal flaherty/brenda-lee heathcote)
There's a tree on a hill I can see it from here,
if I just close my eyes it is ever so near,
I remember the day I would sit neath it's shade,
and I'd pray for the girl of my dreams.
In my dreams there's a girl such a beautiful belle,
like a bird in the night and I know her so well,
such mysterious love such a sensual touch,
my sweet Irish angel.
Chorus
I sing to your beauty, my story shall tell,
of my love for my sweet Irish angel.
From my dream I awake your still there in my mind,
your as clear as the day standing here by my side.
are you real is that you it's too good to be true,
heaven sent me an angel devine.
Chorus x2
THIS LOVE BELONGS TO ME (fergal flaherty/brenda-lee heathcote),
When I wake up in the morning love the first thing that I see,
is your face smiling down at me you know it sets me free,
I rise with grace and I water my face grab my shirt as white as snow,
straighten my tie look me in the eye and confirm the love that I know.
This is love, This is love, this is the way my life should be,
This is love, This is love, this love belongs to me.
This love belongs to me.
I comb my hair and I pull up my chair as you put a feed in front of me,
I look up as I lift my cup and think how lucky can I be.
I don't mind getting dirt on my collar, I don't mind rollin up my sleeve,
Working hard for the love of a woman brings joy to is Family.
This is love, This is love, this is the way my life should be,
This is love, This is love, this love belongs to me.
This love belongs to me.
Mid 8
She know how I feel she knows I'm here for life,
She knows how I feel she is my loving wife.
Before I lay down my head at night I thank the Lord for all he's done,
Putting us together like birds of a feather then we'll sleep till the rising sun.
So when I wake up in the morning love your the first thing hat I see,
I rise with grace and I water my face and think how lucky can I be.
This is love, This is love, this is the way my life should be,
This is love, This is love, this love belongs to me.
This love belongs to me.
IN MY DREAMS (fergal flaherty/Brenda-lee Heathcote)
Some people dream of fortune and fame,
Some dream of Diamonds and pearls,
Some people dream of the power they need,
To take on the rest of the world.
Some folks dream of silver and gold,
Some dream of pastures afar,
But my only dream is the one where I’ll be,
back in your loving arms.
Chorus
I’m back in your loving arms, I’m there when I close my eyes.
You’re only as far as a wish in the dark and a prayer that I’ll see you each night.
I’m back in your loving arms, it’s the only place for me.
Cause in my mind I once again find, you’re waiting for me in my dreams.
When I was a boy I dreamed like a boy,
And wished they all would come true.
Like playing ball for the red and white,
Being a star was all I wanted to do.
Now I have grown all my dreams have all changed,
Childhood wishes have all passed on,
Now my dream is the one where I’ll be back in your loving arms.
Chorus
I’m back in your loving arms, I’m there when I close my eyes.
You’re only as far as a wish in the dark and a prayer that I’ll see you each night.
I’m back in your loving arms, it’s the only place for me.
Cause in my mind I once again find, you’re waiting for me in my dreams.
ROCKY SIDE OF LOVE (fergal flaherty/brenda-lee heathcote)
I'm on the rocky side of love I'm getting tossed like a ball in a glove,
one minute I'm up then I'm down I don't like this stuff,
You play me for a fool look at me and laugh,
Lord I think I've had enough,
It's just a little too rough on the Rocky side of love.
I was a fool for your smile and I believed your fancy lies, baby,
if I'd a known you'd only love me for a while,
I wouldn't have saved this heart of mine.
I'm on the rocky side of love I'm getting tossed like a ball in a glove,
one minute I'm up then I'm down I don't like this stuff,
You play me for a fool look at me and laugh,
Lord I think I've had enough,
It's just a little too rough on the Rocky side of love.
You say the things I wanna hear, but you only say them when I'm near,
if you don't love me tell me honey to my face,
cause I don't wanna play these games.
I'm on the rocky side of love I'm getting tossed like a ball in a glove,
one minute I'm up then I'm down I don't like this stuff,
You play me for a fool look at me and laugh,
Lord I think I've had enough,
It's just a little too rough on the Rocky side of love.
You just keep digging around, till there's no love to be found,
tell me what am I gonna do with this barren ground.
You'll be on the rocky side of love, you'll be tossed like a ball in a glove,
one minute you're up then you're down you won't like this stuff.
They'll play you for a fool, look at you and laugh,
Lord you'll know when you had enough, it's just a little too rough
on the rocky side of love, it's just a little too rough on the rocky side of love,
It's just a little too rough on the rocky side of love.
WORK, WORK, WORK. (fergal flaherty/brenda-lee Heathcote)
Another day another dollar, Another dirty line around my collar.
I’ve seen the Sun rise I’ve seen the Sun set,
but that’s the only part of the day I’ve got to see yet,
Oh ooh Oh working in a Factory,
There is a million places I’d rather be.
Like on a beach or maybe fishing,
or even staring at the skies and just a wishing,
or on a train across the desert ,
on one of those mystery tours that could be pleasant,
Oh but that old boss is screaming down my neck,
You’re fallen way behind you’re gona get the sack,
Oh work, work, work, that’s all I seem to do,
Work, work, work, there’s never nothing new,
I swear one day that I’m gonna leave,
For just a few dollars more that’s all that I need.
So here I go hi ho so cheerfully,
In my simple little car that goes from A to B,
I pay my rent and my electricity,
By the time the wolves are done there’s not much for me,
Oh ooh Oh working in a Factory,
There is a million places I’d rather be.
Oh work, work, work, that’s all I seem to do,
Work, work, work, there’s never nothing new,
I swear one day that I’m gonna leave,
For just a few dollars more that’s all that I need.
Hey Babe what do ya say, we get away for a little holiday,
Oh no we’re not taking the Phone cause the minute we leave we’ll be right back home.
Oh work, work, work, that’s all I seem to do,
Work, work, work, there’s never nothing new,
I swear one day that I’m gonna leave,
For just a few dollars more that’s all that I need.
Oh Work, Work, Work
Oh Work, Work, Work
Work, I've had it.
Work, I don't need it.
Work, just gets me down.
YOUR LOVE IS THE KEY (fergal flaherty/brenda-lee heathcote)
Maybe I didn't know what to do,
when your lips uttered words that said I love you.
I was caught by surprise cupid hit me between the eyes,
the arrow left a mark thats just for you.
Maybe I didn't know how to dance,
but that soon changed with a touch of your hand,
When I looked into your eyes I saw something I recognised,
two cold hearts were set on fire.
Chorus
For all that I didn't know, for all that I couldn't see,
The chains have fallen from my heart and now I'm free,
Cause your love is the key.
Maybe I didn't know what to say,
when you mentioned forever and a wedding day,
then I know that you were mine, and any doubt left my mind,
the dark clouds cleared into the night.
Chorus
For all that I didn't know, for all that I couldn't see,
The chains have fallen from my heart and now I'm free,
Cause your love is the key.
Sometimes I wonder what would happen,
If i'd a never found your love,
would I survive, would I ever realise,
That your love is the key.
Chorus
For all that I didn't know, for all that I couldn't see,
The chains have fallen from my heart and now I'm free,
Cause your love is, your love is, your love is the key.
WHAT GOES AROUND (fergal flaherty/brenda-lee heathcote)
I used to hold you love you and mould you when you would dance with me,
I used to kiss you I cried when I missed you when you romanced with me.
Now that you’re gone I don’t belong in your arms no more,
I feel dejected cold and neglected standing alone on the floor.
Chorus
So I’ll dance another dance, dry another tear when I’m alone I’ll get over you.
I’ll rise above find another love to ease the pain that you put me through.
I’ll prove you wrong I’ll sing my song I’ll be the one that’s true,
Cause what goes around will come around, what goes around will come around to you.
You found someone else It’s not good for my health when you hold him tight,
I burn up inside the tears that I cry I’ll keep them all for the night.
I can’t sleep a wink my mind starts to think of the times we’ve had before,
All the lies that you told begin to unfold makes me carry on even more.
Chorus
So I’ll dance another dance, dry another tear when I’m alone I’ll get over you.
I’ll rise above find another love to ease the pain that you put me through.
I’ll prove you wrong I’ll sing my song I’ll be the one that’s true,
Cause what goes around will come around, what goes around will come around to you
TAKE ME TO THE VALLEY (fergal flaherty)
He took her by the hand and said “We have to leave right now,
I hear the horses coming they’re trying to take the town”.
Running up Magdalene Street heading for Sunday gate,
to take him to freedom with his sweetheart Kate.
Verse 2
“Cromwell and his men have come and broken down the wall
And if we stay here we’ll have to life at all”
As the sky changed colour to a brighter shade of red,
The screams rang in his ears and so did the words she said.
Chorus
Take me to the Valley, will you set me free,
Away from this trouble your love will be for me,
You said you had a hiding place down by the River Boyne,
We’ll wait there till it’s all over and then you will be mine,
Take me to the Valley, take me to the Valley, take me to the Valley,
Then you, you will be mine.
Verse 3
As he led her to freedom guilt began to fill his mind,
Thinking of the people that lay perishing behind,
He stopped her and he looked her in the eye and said “I must return,
I’ll show you where you can hide but I can’t see my people burn”
Take me to the Valley, Take me to the Valley, take me to the Valley,
And you, you will be mine.
Mid 8
He cried her name out as the sword pierced his chest,
He said “I will love you forever in spirit but not in flesh”
Final chorus
Take me to the Valley, lay me there to rest,
Leave me in God’s hands with him I will be blessed.
Take me to the Valley set my spirit free,
Tell my Kate I will wait for her till she’s ready to follow me.
Take me to the Valley, my home the boyne valley, Take me to the Valley
Then you, you will be free.
NO 1'S IN HEAVEN (fergal flaherty)
There’s always a song in my heart and I can choose from a million and one,
I would sing anytime, anyplace, anywhere, and I’d love to sing with anyone.
I often think of stars who’ve passed on, and if they’re playing their music up above,
What songs would they write and what message would they bring,
I’d like to know and I’d love to sing along.
Would Johnny Cash still be walking the line, And Elvis always be on my mind,
Would Buddy Holly want for his “Peggy Sue”, And Roy sing of “California Blue”.
Should Tammy Wynette would still “stand by her man”,
Does she take a midnight walk with Patsy Cline.
Sometimes I wonder where they are and what songs they would sing,
And if there writing No.1’s up in Heaven.
When my time is up and the Lord calls my name, takes me to his home up in the Sky.
I’ll take with me a Guitar and a song in my soul, I’ll sing my little heart out way up high.
I’ll join in with Johnny singing “Folsum Prison Blues” and Hank I’m still in love with you
I’ll play guitar with Buddy on his “True love ways” And Roy singing “Blue Bayou”
D.I.V.O.R.C.E is what Tammy will be singing to me
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If the Lord spares my soul, I’ll tell you where I’ll be,
I’ll be singing with the stars up in Heaven.
If the Lord spares my soul, I’ll tell you where I’ll be,
I’ll be writing No.1’s up in Heaven.
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