I Watch the Sunrise (Close to You)

Mary mentioned this as a song relatively unknown in Australia but popular in Ireland. The text is by John Glynn and the music Colin Murphy. It appears popular for funerals.

The text is here. Is it too poetic or too simple or too sentimental for Australian tastes? I think it’s fine but then I’m wet.

The sheet music can be purchased for download at Kevin Mayhew.

There are lots of versions on Youtube:

They go on and on but this one from the Hillsborough Memorial service is special.

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