Lyrics

SONG FOR CATHERINE
Gary O’Driscoll © 2026
CHAPEAU ROUGE MUSIC (SOCAN)

[Verse 1]
In the quiet fields of Tuam
Where the west wind softly blows
The voices of forgotten souls
Lay hidden down below
Though years have passed, time stands still
Truth begins to flow,
Catherine shined a light
Where no one dared to go.

[Verse 2]
History was her calling
Patience, heart, and grace
A quiet voice, a beacon
In this horrid place
Stone by stone and name by name
Living our worst fears
Ireland's conscience now awakens
To sorrow, grief, and tears

[Chorus]
Oh Catherine, your gentle hands
Turned darkness into light
You gathered every broken name
Made everything alright
Sleep gently now lost children
The world has heard your cry
One woman, chose the truth
Your names will never die

[Short musical bridge]

[Verse 3]
May every bell that echoes
Bring every child back home
And comfort every mother
May none be left alone
No song can heal the heartache,
Years may come and years may go
Truth will soon bring justice
She wants us all to know

[Chorus]
Oh Catherine, your gentle hands
Turned darkness into light
You gathered every broken name
Made everything alright
Sleep gently now lost children
The world has heard your cry
One woman, chose the truth
Your names will never die

[Outro]
Because one woman chose the truth
Your names will never die