Steeleye Span also did a short version (3:58), which I have off of "A Rare Collection 1972-1996". It's got the shorter verses from the long version, but in a different order. (Chorus) I'll serve thee in such noble ways was never heard before I'll crown and deck thee with all bays and love thee more and more With Campbell lands all wasted, Montrose was forced to guess To fight Argyll or Lord Seaforth on the road to Inverness. It came to pass that Campbell's might was smashed on Loch Eil's shore And the terror of Clan Diarmaid will hold the glens no more Chorus With stones and bows, the screaming clans put Covenant to flight That Sabbath day at Tippermuir was such a bloody sight, When marching north to Aberdeen where treasure could be found The soldiers fought for bounty there while James fought for the crown Chorus His army now three thousand strong, he was resolved to go To meet the Campbell in his lair through all the winter snow King Campbell sailed from his castles throne as Montrose pipes drew near No refuge from the Lord on earth, no pity for Campbell's fear Chorus x3
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