Never Mind the Strangers / O’Grady’s Reel

Written and performed by the Galway band, The Saw Doctors, we thought it was a fitting tribute to all our fans on our 10th anniversary together. We would still be sitting playing in Alison’s parlor if it weren’t for all of you. Thanks very much! We paired it with a great reel written by our own Tom Gillespie called O’Grady’s Reel.

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It takes two to get together
It takes time to make it last
Sure we’ll all end up in some way
Like the drink in last night’s glass
But we’ll take this chance together
Lets not think about the end
Never mind the strangers
‘Cos I’ll always be your friend…until the end

We’ve crossed the sea together
We’ve had our ups and downs
We’ve gone further than we’ve ever thought
From our Lehigh Valley town
If we’re up on top tomorrow
Or if it all just ends
Never mind the strangers
‘Cos I’ll always be your friend…until the end

Well it hasn’t all been easy
But sure that’s the way it goes
We’ve been shaken, rocked and rattled
Taken jabs and body blows
But there’s a strength in being together
Like a steel bar that won’t bend
Never mind the strangers
‘Cos I’ll always be your friend…until the end

Even now it’s hard to think back
When did it all begin
Was it some night drinking in Quinny’s Pub
Every soul is welcomed in
On this fine summers evening
As the blue of night descends
Never mind the strangers
‘Cos I’ll always be your friend…until the end

We’ve seen the other side of life
And no been too impressed
Sure it doesn’t beat a day at home
If you put it to the test
But at least we took the challenge
We didn’t just pretend
Never mind the strangers
‘Cos I’ll always….Always be your friend….until the end

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