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A few years ago, the first major news stories of refugees fleeing the war-ravaged countries of Syria and North
Africa were being reported. John heard a correspondent from the BBC interview one of those victims who was being
interred in a refugee camp in Lesbos. His story was harrowing and brutal but also a testament to all the refugees’courage in the face of oppression, indifference and danger. John tried to remember as much of what he said to write this song.

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One Fine Day

The stormy seas do roll, our boat packed and unsteady
Water in the hole, gas fumes sting our eyes
We vanished in the night, while the world was sleeping
And on this dreadful night, we leave our lands behind

At home war rages on, burning rubble and ashes
The bombings had begun so we scattered to the winds
My mother died last night and we buried her in the morning
And in that early light, well, the tears they stung my eyes

Oh, one fine day
One fine day we'll rise again
We'll rise again
Oh, one fine day
One fine day we'll rise again

When I was but a boy, I worked hard and I prospered
I had no need for toys but I kept my family fed
But now I am a man and I'm hiding in the shadows
From militia and roving vans, bullets and an early grave

Oh, one fine day
One fine day we'll rise again
We'll rise again
Oh, one fine day
One fine day we'll rise again

Searchlights scan the seas as the waves crash o'er us
Our boat lists on our lee and overboard we fly
The lucky ones reach land, oh, but others sink down before me
And i try to lend a hand, then I scramble to the shore

Oh, one fine day
One fine day we'll rise again
We'll rise again
Oh, one fine day
One fine day we'll rise again
Oh, one fine day
One fine day we'll rise again
We'll rise again
Oh, one fine day
One fine day we'll rise again

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from John Doyle & Mick McAuley, released January 28, 2023
Words and music written by John Doyle

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John Doyle & Mick McAuley

John Doyle and Mick McAuley are two of the most respected and accomplished musicians in the world of Celtic Music. Former members of the Irish-American supergroup "SOLAS", they have played and toured together for many years. In demand as guests, they have between them played with some of the most respected musicians- Sting, Patti Larkin, Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Tim O Brien to name a few. ... more

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