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Thread #88828 Message #1676499
Posted By: Jim Dixon
22-Feb-06 - 11:48 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: MacDougall's Men (Rebecca Pigeon)
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: MacDougall's Men (Rebecca Pigeon)
Several sources, including allmusic say MACDOUGALL'S MEN was written by Carolyn "Coco" Kallis, who also sang background vocal on Pidgeon's album.
I've listened to several sound samples and I can only make some minor adjustments to your lyrics:
CHORUS: I didna come for naught; I came to warn: MacDougall's men are come, my lads. They'll be here ere the morn. I've travelled hard upon the road, through the rainy night. Call the men tae arms, my lads. There'll be a heavy fight.
It seems the lass you've taken in is promised tae anither. She's no who she appears to be. She lied aboot her mither. She said she was a tinker lass who lost her way sae blind, And so she's come untae your door. She knew you'd treat her kind....
I see she has won your hairt, and you'll no give her freely, But for the kindly deed you've done....