[Verse 1]
Oisín dear, now did you hear, the gossip going round?
The finest little stag in town keeps dancing up and down.
He winks at every pretty girl, he thinks he's quite a prize,
But every time he turns around, his antlers grow in size!
[Chorus]
Oh Oisín, my Irish Oisín, the finest stag I know,
With your head held high and your antlers wide, wherever you may go!
Oh Oisín, you keep on teasing,
The girls all love your show!
But who put horns upon your head?
Begorra, no one knows!
My Irish Oisín O!
[Verse 2]
Oisín dear, now did you hear, your darling's gone away?
She left a little note for you, she's coming back someday.
You bought a bed, you painted walls, you made a cosy nest,
But while you're working overtime, she's entertaining guests!
[Chorus]
Oh Oisín, my Irish Oisín, the finest stag I know,
With your head held high and your antlers wide, wherever you may go!
Oh Oisín, you keep on teasing,
The girls all love your show!
But who put horns upon your head?
Begorra, no one knows!
My Irish Oisín O!
[Verse 3]
Oisín dear, now did you hear, the neighbours had a ball?
They saw a handsome stranger climb right over your garden wall.
You laughed and said, "That's nothing, lads, I've nothing here to fear!"
But when you reached the doorway, your horns got stuck right there!
[Chorus]
Oh Oisín, my Irish Oisín, the finest stag I know,
With your head held high and your antlers wide, wherever you may go!
Oh Oisín, you keep on teasing,
The girls all love your show!
But who put horns upon your head?
Begorra, no one knows!
My Irish Oisín O!