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Thread #21439   Message #228271
Posted By: IvanB
15-May-00 - 01:18 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: The Tryst
Subject: The Tryst
Does anyone have the lyrics for this song? It was done by Jean Redpath in the late 80's. Here's what I have so far. If anyone can help fill in my blanks, or make any corrections, I'd be grateful. Thanks.

The Tryst

O, loolie, loolie cam' she in, And loolie she lay doon. I kent her by her callan lamps, And her breests sae small and roond.

All through the nicht we spak' nae word, ..... All through the nicht I held her hand, ..... wee (wi'?) my ain.

It was aboot the waukrif hoor, When cocks began to craa, That she smoul softly thru the mirk, Afore the day would dawn.

Sae loolie, loolie cam' she in, Sae loolie was she gane, And wi' her all my summer days, Like they had never been.