i m the rambler from derry lighthearted and merry around paddy s island me way i do wend meself and me dog over moorland and bog we know every path through the mountains and glens singing fol de rol laddie right toor a lie addy air fol la lull derry dum toor a lie ay with me pack on me back down the road i will stray for the rambler from derry is ramblin away i was born a free man by the banks of the bann and the blood of the gypsy it runs through my veins i ve friends and relations all over this nation who offer me shelter from the wind and the rain singing fol de rol laddie right toor a lie addy air fol la lull derry dum toor a lie ay with me pack on me back down the road i will stray for the rambler from derry is ramblin away i rove at me leisure for sport and for pleasure through the warm summer sun or the cold winter snow the sights are astounding with nature abounding in paddy s green island where the dear shamrock grows singing fol de rol laddie right toor a lie addy air fol la lull derry dum toor a lie ay with me pack on me back down the road i will stray for the rambler from derry is ramblin away i ve colleens from derry to cork and tipperary from dublin to sljgo and wild donegal i squeeze them and tease them i love them and please them when me rambles are over sure i ll marry them all singing fol de rol laddie right toor a lie addy air fol la lull derry dum toor a lie ay with me pack on me back down the road i will stray for the rambler from derry is ramblin away so lift up your glasses ye lads and fine lasses to the travelling people wherever you be may the road rise to meet you and old friends to greet you and may all of your rambles be happy and free singing fol de rol laddie right toor a lie addy air fol la lull derry dum toor a lie ay with me pack on me back down the road i will stray for the rambler from derry is ramblin away