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As part of its Community Recreraithional Programme the Centre for Raithroversology has invited unsung hero of Irish rock 'n' roll, Rick O' Shea (formerly of 'Rick O' Shea and the Deflections') and leading exponent of Raithm and Blues to periodically provide a song so that everyone can sing along.  Guitar chords are included too, so feel free to join in and have some fun.     All together now...

                ROVERS REGG-AYE   (moderate reggae rhythm)

   C                         F            C                 G7              

I just got back from holiday.. down Jamaica way..

            C                 F                       G7                     C      G7

An' I'm tappin' out a Reggae beat as I watch th' Rovers play.. singin'..

  C                  F                  C                G7         

Woh oh Raith Rovers!  The Pride o' Kirkca'dy..

       C                      F              G7                   C      G7

Celebrated as Fife's Finest.. an' still th' team for me...

    C                       F                  C                  G7       

When th' full-time whistle blows.. tell ye what I'll do..

     C                      F                        G7                     C       G7

Go into th' pub with all m' mates.. an' drink t' th' lads in blue.. singin'..

  C                   F                 C                G7         

Woh oh Raith Rovers!  The Pride o' Kirkca'dy..

        C                     F              G7                   C     G7

Celebrated as Fife's Finest.. an' still th' team for me...

           C                     F               C                   G7      

There'll be a wee wife waitin'.. in a house along th' lane..

   C                         F                         G7                        C       G7

I hope th' lass won't love me less.. when I come stumblin' hame.. singin'..

   C                 F                 C                 G7         

Woh oh Raith Rovers!  The Pride o' Kirkca'dy..

        C                     F              G7                   C      G7

Celebrated as Fife's Finest.. an' still th' team for me...

       C                F                  C                    G7         

It's Rovers 'til th' day I die.. an' enter Heaven's Door..

         C                   F                    G7               C       G7

Then see th' angels gather round.. t' join me evermore.. singin'..

   C                 F                 C                 G7        

Woh oh Raith Rovers!  The Pride o' Kirkca'dy..

        C                     F              G7                   C     G7

Celebrated as Fife's Finest.. an' still th' team for me..singin'..

  C                  F                 C                 G7             

Woh oh Raith Rovers!  The Pride o' Kirkca'dy..

        C                     F              G7                   C

Celebrated as Fife's Finest.. an' still th' team for me!

"Tis good to see young Rick O' Shea again!  His band and mine crossed paths many times in the swinging '60s. Rick may you have every success in the future.... because you never had any in the past!"

Shamus Bond (formerly of Shamus Bond and Dublin07) 

Seemingly oblivious to the missiles cascading down around him, Rick continues to belt out a song while the Deflections contemplate evasive action.

Comment: 

"This is what you call 'throwing a party' in every sense of the term" - Shamus Bond (formerly of Shamus Bond and Dublin07)

No more comments thank you Mr Bond - HM