The ver mi hiu verse you cite is the chorus to the Eriskay Love Lilt. Jean Redpath gives the words as: Vair me oro van o Vair me oro van ee Vair me oru o ho Sad am I without thee. When I'm lonely, dear white heart, Black the night or wild the sea, By love's light my foot finds The old pathway to thee. Vair me oro van o Vair me oro van ee Vair me oru o ho Sad am I without thee. Thou'rt the music of my heart, Harp of joy, oh cruit mo chridh, (croosh mokree) Moon of guidance by night, Strength and light thou'rt to me.
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