In Ballina town by the River Moy
Lived Sean Murphy a lad of joy
For years he fancied sweet Molly O'Flynn
Her laughter like music her eyes like diamonds

Oh Sean Murphy from Ballina fair
Longs to dance with Molly at the GAA club dance affair
His heart beats fast as he plans his plea
Hoping Molly's heart for him to be

The night drew near for the GAA dance ball
Sean's heart raced fast he felt so small
He practiced his steps and rehearsed his lines
Hoping this time fate would finally align

Oh Sean Murphy from Ballina fair
Longs to dance with Molly at the GAA club dance affair
His heart beats fast as he plans his plea
Hoping Molly's heart for him to be

As the fiddles played and the dancers twirled
Sean saw Molly his vision unfurled
With courage in his heart he crossed the floor
And asked her to dance his voice unsure

Oh Sean Murphy from Ballina fair
Danced with Molly at the GAA club dance affair
His heart leapt high as she took his hand
Their love story written in the soft moon's stand

Now Sean and Molly a pair so true
Did not find love that night beneath the starry blue
Loads more longing and fears of rejection
Their hearts did not do sweet connection

Oh Sean Murphy from Ballina fair
Found no love in Molly at the GAA dance affair
Courage and hope failed to ignite
Sean was blown out he failed outright