In Sands Of Cairo Lay (Lyrics) - 'Fields of Anthenry', Adaptation/ Re-write

I wanted to do something to honour the brave Egyptians that have fallen in the name of Freedom, Humanity and dignity. I have re-written/Adapted the lyrics to 'Fields of Athenry.', and named it 'In Sands of Cairo lay'. I have also added an extra verse. If any of the musician talents out there, wish to finalise the composition, (not far off the original - just possibly needs tweaking; or maybe you can put your own style to it), If you want to record it, Let me know, would be nice to hear it.


 I have 'not' re-written these lyrics 'lightly', and in no way, am I taking away from the original work and its meaning and context to many people - in particular the Irish (Half Irish Myself), if anything it pays homage to the song: the fact that I choose this over any other. In my opinion the musical composition, perfectly captures the meaning that I wanted to express with my lyrics. The original version was written in the middle of the 1970's by Pete St. John (real name Peter Mooney). Here is Peter Mooney's website, if you would like to go and thank him, for creating one of the best songs, that ever saw the light of day http://www.petestjohn.com/contact/




Here's the music . . .well - some of it http://www.ireland-information.com/downloads/midi/thefieldsofathenry.mid



I couldn't get hold of a good instrumental cover, would have chosen a harp or pan pipes or maybe the Egyptian Oud. The link above is to a very rudimentary mobile/ cell phone tune - Hit play and sing along, the music will finish before the lyrics, sorry if you were blasting it out. We The People -  Stand by you and support your fight for freedom, from oppression. United we stand, in every land.


Title: In Sands of Cairo lay


By a lonely coffin hole
I heard a young girl crying
Brother, They are taking you away
For you Spoke Mubarak's scorn
So your young might see the morn
Now a final procession carries you away

Chorus

Low lie, in the sands of Cairo lay
Where once we watched the small bennu bird fly
Our love was on the wing
We had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely in the sands of Cairo - sigh
 
By a lonely coffin hole
I saw a young boy sleeping
Nothing matters my wife, when your free
Against the Famine and the Crown
I rebelled they ran me down
Now you must raise our child with dignity.

Chorus

Low lie, in the sands of Cairo sigh
Where once we watched the small bennu bird fly
Our love was on the wing
We had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely in the sands of Cairo - sigh

By a lonely shallow grave
She watch the last star falling
As your freedom ship sailed up into the sky
Sure she'll mourn and hope and pray
For her love has gone away
It's so lonely in the sands of Cairo - sigh
It's so lonely in the sands of Cairo - sigh
[Music stops here but should carry on]

Chorus

Low lie, in the sands of Cairo lay
Where once we watched the small bennu bird fly
Our love was on the wing
We had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely in the sands of Cairo - sigh

By a lonely cold morgue
I saw a phoenix rising
Sister, They are taking you away
For you Stole Mubarak's corn
So your young might see the morn
Now a final procession carries you away
For a finer future, that you helped to lay.

Chorus

Low lie, in the sands of Cairo lay
Where once we watched the small bennu bird fly
Our love was on the wing
We had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely in the sands of Cairo - sigh

Lyrics by: Gwylym Owen with the help of some of Petes amazing Lyrics that I left in as the essence of the song..

Not sure how accurate this Egyptian Translation, Anyone - is welcome to improve it and i'll update it.

العنوان : في رمال القاهرة يكمن بواسطة ثقب نعش وحيدا سمعت فتاة تبكي الأخ ، فهي تأخذك بعيدا عن تحدثتم مبارك الازدراء حتى الشباب الخاص بك قد راجع موران الآن موكب النهائي يحمل كنت بعيدا جوقة قليلة تكمن في وضع رمال القاهرة أين مرة شاهدنا الطيور bennu صغيرة تطير كان حبنا على الجناح كان لدينا أحلام وأغان لغنائها وحيدا حتى في رمال القاهرة -- تنفس الصعداء بواسطة ثقب نعش وحيدا رأيت شيء صبي صغير نائم المسائل بلدي زوجة ، عندما مجانية ضد المجاعة وولي العهد أنا تمردت ركضوا بانخفاض لي الآن يجب رفع طفلنا بكرامة. كانت جوقة قليلة الكذب ، في رمال تحسر القاهرة أين مرة شاهدنا الطيور الصغيرة تطير bennu من جانب قبر ضحل وحيدة هي ووتش نجم آخر سقط على السفينة حريتك أبحر في السماء على يقين من انها سوف نحزن ، ونأمل ونصلي من أجل حبها قد ذهب بعيدا انها وحيدا حتى في رمال القاهرة -- تحسر انها وحيدا حتى في وضع تحسر [موسيقى توقف هنا ولكن يجب الاستمرار في] كذبة قليلة جوقة ، في رمال القاهرة أين مرة شاهدنا الطيور bennu صغيرة تطير كان حبنا على الجناح كان لدينا أحلام وأغان لغنائها وحيدا حتى في -- رمال القاهرة رمال القاهرة -- تنفس الصعداء بواسطة مشرحة البرد وحيدا رأيت فينيكس ارتفاع الأخت ، فهي تأخذك بعيدا لكنت سرق مبارك الذرة حتى الشباب الخاص بك قد راجع موران الآن موكب النهائي يحمل كنت بعيدا للحصول على مستقبل أكثر دقة ، التي ساعدت لوضع. وضع جوقة قليلة الكذب ، في رمال القاهرة أين مرة شاهدنا الطيور الصغيرة تطير bennu كان حبنا على الجناح كان لدينا أحلام وأغان لغنائها وحيدا حتى في رمال القاهرة -- تنفس الصعداءحبنا على
 الجناح كان لدينا أحلام وأغان لغنائها وحيدا حتى في رمال القاهرة -- تنفس الصعداء

Fields of Athenry - Original Lyrics

By a lonely prison wall
I heard a young girl calling
Micheal they are taking you away
For you stole Trevelyn's corn
So the young might see the morn.
Now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay.

Chorus

Low lie the Fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly.
Our love was on the wing
we had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely 'round the Fields of Athenry.

By a lonely prison wall
I heard a young man calling
Nothing matters Mary when you're free,
Against the Famine and the Crown
I rebelled they ran me down
Now you must raise our child with dignity.


Chorus 

Low lie the Fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly.
Our love was on the wing
we had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely 'round the Fields of Athenry.
 
By a lonely harbour wall
She watched the last star falling
As that prison ship sailed out against the sky
Sure she'll wait and hope and pray
For her love in Botany Bay
It's so lonely 'round the Fields of Athenry.

Chorus
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Low lie the Fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly.
Our love was on the wing
we had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely 'round the Fields of Athenry.
Lyrics and music by: Pete St. John