Emigration songs

Songs which reflect the large number of people who fled poverty in the old world, sometimes to build new lives abroad, sometimes to fight in the British army.
Back to the old home again
Black sheep of the family, The
Dying Exile’s Return, The
Hear the pipers calling, Jennie Mine
I’ve made up my mind to sail away
Little town in ould County Down
Miners dream of home, The
Nora Magee
Rose of Allandale, The
Song of the thrush, The
Tis but a little golden ring
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