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lyrics

Did you ever hear the story
Of Ginger Mooney’s friend
Maria was a kindly soul
Always there to help
Ginger liked to use her fists
When she became aggrieved
Maria’s voice would calm things down
Until one Hallow’s Eve

Maria bought a plum cake
To bring to Mam and Joe’s
She somehow left it on the train
How she did Lord knows!
Joe said not to worry
We’ll have some nuts instead
When he couldn’t find the nutcracker
He nearly lost the head

[Chorus]
When things get tough Maria laughs
Her nose it nearly meets her chin
But where is Ginger Mooney
When the madness begins
Where is Ginger Mooney
When the madness begins

Maria mentioned Alphy
To try and clear the air
But Joe said God would strike him dead
If he saw that man again
Maria joined the children’s games
With blindfold on and spirits gay
She could not see the trick they played
For in her hands they placed wet clay

[Chorus]

And so it was the eve wore on
With mishaps tricks and schemes
Maria took a glass of wine
And sang of hopes and dreams
Poor Joe was overcome
His eyes they shone with tears
Alas a missing corkscrew
Realised his greatest fears

[Chorus]

So now you’ve heard the story
Of Ginger Mooney’s friend
Maria trying to keep the peace
It left her at wit’s end
And as she drank that Hallow’s Eve
She began to think
Maybe Ginger had it right
Next time she’d use her fists

[Chorus]
Where is Ginger Mooney
When the madness begins

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from The Stern Task of Living, released May 26, 2023

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Hibsen Dublin, Ireland

Hibsen are an Irish contemporary folk music ensemble formed by folk artists Gráinne Hunt and Jim Murphy. They released their debut album 'The Stern Task of Living' on 26th May 2023. The album was inspired by the book of short stories 'Dubliners' by James Joyce. Each of the 15 songs on the album is named after the short story on which it is based. ... more

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