Kerry Dancing, The

Jig · 6/8 · D major

The Kerry Dancing is a well-known traditional-style Irish air composed by James Lynam Molloy with lyrics by J.C. Waller, though its exact date of composition remains uncertain. Set as a jig in 6/8 meter and D major, the tune possesses a lyrical, melancholic character that evokes the picturesque landscapes of County Kerry. Over the decades, it has become a staple of Irish parlor music and traditional repertoire, frequently recorded and performed by numerous folk and classical artists.

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