Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

The Dawning of the Day Lyrics by Ernest John Moeran

Songs From County Kerry

0

In winter's gloom and dreary blast I must retract my flight
Through mountain roads, through snow and frost, all alone in the dark of night
Thought or news, no time to lose, I cannot long delay --
I must be there each morning fair, by the dawning of the day
In drearer hours than e'er have passed I must have tramped my way
Where the screaming owl and the scampering fox stray lurking for their prey
More lonely than the wild wood lark that in the forest stray
I must be there each morning fair, by the dawning of the day
How low diffused in morning dew spreads o'er each silent lawn
Birds in trees by the murmuring breeze aroused by morning's dawn
The rising sun through the winding groves sends forth his beams of light
Through shady bowers to awake the flowers that slumber there all night
Oh sweet Dereen, oh lovely vale, oh noblest seat on earth
Green be thy fields and the sparkling flowers and the vale that gave thee birth
The silvery streams from the mountains glide to meet the briney sea --
'Twould cheer your heart when night depart by the dawning of the day
Credits
Ernest John Moeran

Ernest John Moeran

About “The Dawning of the Day” by Ernest John Moeran

Read the complete lyrics to "The Dawning of the Day" by Ernest John Moeran from the album "Songs From County Kerry". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"The Dawning of the Day" is performed by Ernest John Moeran. from the album "Songs From County Kerry" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Dawning of the Day", explore more songs by Ernest John Moeran using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Ernest John Moeran · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"The Dawning of the Day" is credited to Ernest John Moeran. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Dawning of the Day" appears on "Songs From County Kerry".

Visit the Ernest John Moeran artist page at /artist/ernest-john-moeran for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.