Music and lyrics by Richie Kavanagh
(Richie) “Now your man is going ta sing a song about a woman he met at a marquee one night.”
Chorus
Oh the girl that I love her name is Nancy.
She’s small and she’s neat, she’s the girl I do fancy.
I met her one night, while out marquee dancing.
I knew she was nice, all the lads they were glancing.
Well I asked her, her name as we danced round the floor.
I knew by her eye, we’d soon head for the door.
I asked her the next dance, she gave it to me.
By the end of the night, in my arms she would be.
Chorus
Oh the girl that I love, her name is Nancy.
She’s small and she’s neat, she’s the girl I do fancy.
I met her one night, while out marquee dancing.
I knew she was nice, all the lads they were glancing.
Well she lived up a byroad, by the side of the mountain.
And my love for her, it flowed like a fountain.
I kissed her that night, by the end of the house.
Then she took off her shoes and crept in like a mouse.
Chorus
Oh the girl that I love, her name is Nancy.
She’s small and she’s neat, she’s the girl I do fancy.
I met her one night, while out marquee dancing.
I knew she was nice, all the lads they were glancing.
After six months, I did purpose.
Her father got vexed and bursted me nose.
Her mother she liked me, she said ’twas alright.
Then Nancys eyes opened wide with delight.
(Johnny) “You’re a good one lad, you’re a good one.”
Chorus
Oh the girl that I love, her name is Nancy.
She’s small and she’s neat, she’s the girl I do fancy.
I met her one night, while out marquee dancing.
I knew she was nice, all the lads they were glancing.
For twenty five years now, we’ve been together.
In good times, in bad times, through all kinds of weather.
She gave me four big sons, they’re so good ya see.
And a daughter God help her, she’s the image of me.
Chorus
Oh the girl that I love, her name is Nancy.
She’s small and she’s neat, she’s the girl I do fancy.
I met her one night, while out marquee dancing.
I knew she was nice, all the lads they were glancing.
Oh I knew she was nice, all the lads they were glancing.