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22 May 01 - 03:50 AM (#467685) Subject: The Banks of Strathdon From: GUEST,Lorenzo Zampetti Does anyone know the words of the wonderful song The Banks of Strathdon, sung by the great flutist and singer from co. Fermanagh, Cathal McConnell, in his Long expectant comes at last cd? Thanks zampex@interfree.it |
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22 May 01 - 04:23 AM (#467699) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Banks of Strathdon From: IanC Lyrics appear to be by John Strachan but I can't find anything on the net - either lyrics or and MP3. Sorry! Ian |
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22 May 01 - 09:13 AM (#467788) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Banks of Strathdon From: GUEST,Lorenzo Zampetti Thank you Ian. Cathal has a strong accent, and I am italian, it's not that easy to get what he sang ... and I suppose that there are some scottish words in the lyrics ... someone else can help me? |
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22 May 01 - 01:35 PM (#467995) Subject: Lyr Add: THE BANKS OF STRATHDON From: GUEST,Drumshanty As I went out walking one morning in May Down by yon green meadow I chanced for to stray I met with a fair maid she was standing along She was bleaching her claes on the Banks of Strathdon So I said unto to her as I seemed to pass "You're bleaching your claes here my bonnie wee lass Tis twelve months and better since I've had a mind For to ask you to marry me if you're sae inclined." "To marry you, to marry you O I'm far too young And besides all you young men have a flattering tongue My father and mother would both angry be If I were to marry a young man like thee." "O hold your tongue lassie and do not say no You can cure all the pains love that I undergo But I'll bid you a good man though I gang alone So I'll bid you good morning on the Banks of Strathdon." "Abide my dear laddie, you've fair won my heart Here is my hand and we never shall part We never shall part till the day we die And may all good attend us wherever we be." "O it's now you've consented though now out of time The cruel words you've spoken have altered my mind Dark clouds are a-gathering and rain will be on." So they shook hands and parted on the Banks of Strathdon. "So come all you fair maids and a warning take by me Never slight your young man for his poverty For in slighting this young man I'm afraid I'll get none And live and die unmarried on the Banks of Strathdon." I have transcribed the words from the CD - I think they are right. Great song. |
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22 May 01 - 03:22 PM (#468051) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Banks of Strathdon From: GUEST,Philippa See also The Braes O' Stathblane |
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23 May 01 - 03:00 AM (#468467) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Banks of Strathdon From: GUEST,Lorenzo Zampetti Thank you mates! The lyrics are a present for "a fair maid" |