: Pat Murphy has passed away, and his friends gather to "honor" him. However, the wake quickly turns into a wild party.
: The song is a "boot-stomping" favorite that builds speed as it goes. the_night_pat_murphy_died_great_big_sea
: The song ends with the revelers still drunk and the widow, Mrs. Murphy, chasing them down to get her husband's body back so she can actually bury him. Cultural Context : Pat Murphy has passed away, and his
"The Night Pat Murphy Died" is a high-energy traditional Irish-Newfoundland folk song, famously popularized by the band on their 1995 album Up . The "Story" of the Song : Pat Murphy has passed away