Dare was an old prophesy found in a bog,
Ireland shall be ruled by an ass, and a dog.
And now dis prophesy is come to pass,
For Talbot’s de dog, and James is de ass.
Lilli burlero, bullen-a-lah.
Lero lero, lilli burlero, lero lero, bullen-a-lah,
Lero lero, lilli burlero, lero lero, bullen-a-lah.
The melody was said to be the same as that which accompanies the convivial chant:—
“Very good song, very well sung,
Jolly companions, every one.”