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This is a lighthearted song in which the composer is compelled by the force of love to celebrate it in song.
Ennis noted on the music transcription that Máire sang it sadly and he wrote ‘easily’ in Irish above the music. He also noted that this is how it is said ‘Doe do ó didle ó’.