There’s a spot in my heart

which no colleen may own;

There’s a depth in my soul

never sounded or known;

There’s a place in my memory

my life that you fill;

No other can take it

no one ever will;

Every sorrow or care

in the dear days gone by;

Was made bright by the light

of the smile in your eye;

Like a candle that’s set

in a window at night;

Your fond love has cheered me

and guided me right;

Sure I love the dear silver

that shines in your hair;

And the brow that’s all furrowed

and wrinkled with care;

I kiss the dear fingers

so toil warm for me;

Oh! God bless you and

keep you, mother machree!

外文诗：歌颂伟大的母亲《慈母颂》

在我的心灵之中

有个地方，深不可测

其境从未与闻

哪个少女也难问津;

在我的记忆之中

我的生命充满你的身影

谁也不能取代

永远无人有此真情;

珍贵时光悠悠逝去

辛劳烦扰却永不消停

你眼中的微笑，其光彩

使烦劳转为光明;

宛如点燃的烛光

深夜透窗棂

你深情的爱激励我

引领我一直前进;

是的，我爱你如银的发丝

闪烁着深情的光芒

我爱你额上道道皱纹

岁月刻满沧桑

我吻你勤劳的手指

双手柔情温暖我心房;

啊，慈母在我心

苍天保佑，福寿永绵长!