Nancy Mulligan
Ed Sheeran
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I was twenty-four years old When I met the woman I would call my own Twenty-two grand kids now growing old In that house that your brother bought ya On the summer day when I proposed I made that wedding ring from dentist gold And I asked her father, but her daddy said, "No You can't marry my daughter" She and I went on the run Don't care about religion I'm gonna marry the woman I love Down by the Wexford border She was Nancy Mulligan And I was William Sheeran She took my name and then we were one Down by the Wexford border Well, met her at Guy's in the second world war And she was working on a soldier's ward Never had I seen such beauty before The moment that I saw her Nancy was my yellow rose And we got married wearing borrowed clothes We got eight children now growing old Five sons and three daughters She and I went on the run Don't care about religion I'm gonna marry the woman I love Down by the Wexford border She was Nancy Mulligan And I was William Sheeran She took my name and then we were one Down by the Wexford border From her snow white streak in her jet black hair Over sixty years I've been loving her Now we're sat by the fire in our old armchairs You know Nancy, I adore ya From a farm boy born near Belfast town I never worried about the king and crown 'Cause I found my heart upon the southern ground There's no difference, I assure ya She and I went on the run Don't care about religion I'm gonna marry the woman I love Down by the Wexford border She was Nancy Mulligan And I was William Sheeran She took my name and then we were one Down by the Wexford border
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Written by: Amy Victoria Wadge, Benjamin Joseph Levin, Edward Christopher Sheeran, Foy Best Vance, John McDaid, Murray Cummings, FOY VANCE
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14 facts about this song
Background Information"Nancy Mulligan" is a track from the album "÷ (Divide)" by Ed Sheeran. He co-wrote the song with Benny Blanco and Foy Vance.
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Song InspirationThis song was inspired by Ed Sheeran's own grandparents, William and Nancy Sheeran.
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Irish Influence"Nancy Mulligan" has heavy Irish influences - notably with the use of traditional Irish musical instruments, and it tells the love story of Sheeran's Irish grandparents.
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Grandparent's Love StoryThe song tells the tale of how his grandparents met, fell in love, and eloped despite the religious differences that were rampant during the time in Ireland.
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Personal Family TieThe song's central characters, Nancy and William, are named after Ed Sheeran's real grandparents. His grandmother's maiden name was Nancy Mulligan.
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Significant SongThe timing of Nancy and William meeting, during the second World War, holds special significance as it shows their love story began during a stressful period in history.
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Co-writer ConnectionSheeran co-wrote "Nancy Mulligan" with musician Foy Vance, who hails from Northern Ireland, further emphasizing the Irish connection.
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PerformanceEd Sheeran often integrates "Nancy Mulligan" within his live setlists, providing uplifting energy due to its upbeat folk music style.
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Chart PerformanceDespite never being released as a single, "Nancy Mulligan" still received a tremendous streaming response and even hit the charts in various countries, including UK and Australia.
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Homage to GrandparentsThe song serves as a tribute to his grandparents' relationship, underscoring the lasting love they shared throughout their life. It is incredibly personal for Ed Sheeran as he shares their story with his audience.
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Album Position"Nancy Mulligan" is the 15th and penultimate song on the Deluxe edition of the "÷ (Divide)" album.
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Album Success"÷ (Divide)" was an enormously successful album, reaching number one on charts worldwide and making "Nancy Mulligan" widely known despite not being an official single.
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RecognitionEven though it was not released as a single, "Nancy Mulligan" has been recognized by critics and fans alike for its lyrical depth and traditional Irish influences.
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Taste of IrelandThe song provides listeners with a taste of traditional Irish music, helping share Irish culture with a broader, global audience.
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