Irish Orchid

I tried to be a sailor, I never learned to swim
Went to a betting parlor, but never did I win
I searched for fame and fortune
But now it's plain to see
It ain't me, oh no, it ain't me
My granny used to tell me
Old dogs can't learn new tricks
When I pick up my fiddle I'll play some wacky licks
Won't make it to the moon
And I won't make history
It ain't me, oh no, it ain't me

I'm an Irish orchid
I don't grow for everyone
But I start to bloom when I play a tune
And I'll sing along as I strum
I will turn my face to the sun

I set my course for money, worked hard - at least I tried
But steady work won't suit me, so I had to decide
My heart is full of music, good beats and melodies
This is me, oh yeah, this is me

I'm an Irish orchid
I don't grow for everyone
But I start to bloom when I play a tune
And I'll sing along as I strum
I will turn my face to the sun

All troubadours and dreamers, some famous, some unknown
In pubs and on the stages - that's where we feel at home
The music is our treasure, we're broke but we are free
Just like me, oh yeah, just like me

I'm an Irish orchid
I don't grow for everyone
But I start to bloom when I play a tune
And I'll sing along as I strum
I'm an Irish orchid
And my song has just begun
I will spread the word's long as I get heard
And I'll sing along as I strum
I will turn my face to the sun
I will turn my face to the sun