Oidhche Mhath Leibh Lyrics - Singles - Celtic Folk

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This is a very well known song, and is usually sung at the end of 

traditional ceilidhs. We even had a rendition of it last weekend in London 

at the ceilidh there! it is called Oidhche mhath leibh, which translates 

to "Goodnight to you" 

Although the song loses a lot in translation, the English words are 

stirring nonetheless. 

Seist/Chorus 

Soraidh leibh is oidhche mhath leibh, 

Oidhche mhath leibh 's beannachd leibh; 

Guidheim slainte ghnath bhith mar ribh, 

Oidhche mhath leibh 's beannachd leibh. 

Translation: 

Farewell and goodnight to you, 

Goodnight and blessings upon you; 

let me wish health always to be with you, 

Goodnight to you and blessings upon you. 

Rann/Verse 

Chan eil inneal ciuil a ghleusar 

Dhuisgeas smuain mo chleibh gu aoibh 

Mar ni duan o bheoil nan caileag, 

Oidhche mhath leibh 's beannachd leibh. 

Translation: 

There is not a musical instrument that is played 

Which awakens the thoughts of my heart to joy 

As does a song from the lips of the lassies, 

Goodnight and blessings upon you. 

There's another 5 verses, but I don't have translations for them ! 

Craig