Lyrics and Music by Richie Kavanagh
Me wife was in bad form, by night and by day.
In the morning to the bedroom, I brought her some tae.
Says I what is wrong, is it something I’m doing.
Says she no me melodion, has gone out of tune.
Chorus
(OH) My wifes auld melodion was gone out of tune.
She sent for Pat Fagan, who came around soon.
He played diddly -i – doe – row – dal – do – ride – dal – day.
Thats how Pat Fagan stole my wife away.
It was Monday morning, when Fagan came ‘round.
I was off working, trying to make a few pound.
He was at her melodion, all throughout the day.
Fixed up her melodion and would take no pay.
Chorus
(OH) My wifes auld melodion was gone out of tune.
She sent for Pat Fagan, who came around soon.
He played diddly -i – doe – row – dal – do – ride – dal – day.
That how Pat Fagan, stole my wife away.
I worked over time, I was home very late.
Fagan’s auld bike, was still outside the gate.
There was wine on the table and logs on the fire.
And my wife she was wearing a skimpy a tire.
Chorus
(OH) My wifes auld melodion was gone out of tune.
She sent for Pat Fagan, who came around soon.
He played diddly -i – doe – row – dal – do – ride – dal – da.
Thats how Pat Fagan, stole my wife away.
The same thing was happening, day in and day out.
Says I to me wife, now whats this all about.
She says me melodion, now he likes to play.
And thats why Pat Fagan, calls ’round every day.
Chorus
(OH) My wifes auld melodion was gone out of tune.
She sent for Pat Fagan, who came around soon.
He played diddly -i – doe – row – dal – do – ride – dal – day.
An’ thats how Pat Fagan, stole my wife away.
(OH) many a tune he played on her melodion.
An’ thats how Pat Fagan sale my wife away.
”About the Song,….. ”Me Wife’s Auld Melodion”
The earliest instrument is said to be the Aeolidicon made by Eisenach in Hamburg in 1800.
The Melodeon fingering system is still basically the same today.
The instrument has a naturally rhythmic sound and has been absorbed into traditional music worldwide.