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Thread #20759   Message #2016002
Posted By: GUEST,Curuedhel
04-Apr-07 - 07:44 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: The Reiver's Galley (from The Corries)
Subject: Lyr Add: THE REIVER'S GALLEY (from The Corries)
Just in case anyone is still looking for this, here's the proper lyrics (as per the Live from Scotland album)

Sails she swiftly from the harbour
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
Like a lone gull before the storm winds
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
Kismuils' galley goes a-reiving
Sails she swiftly to Isla's shore
To isles of daring o' deeds and laughter
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee

Through the moonlight she lays her coursing
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
Far beneath her the grey-blue limpets
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
Spoils of glory is her venture
Deeds of valour in brightest dawn
On through Mulla to fair green Isla
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee

Turns she homeward through dancing sunlight
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
From soft green southland to northern dark night
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
Scars of battle are on her timbers
Grain and cattle for hungry homes
Hardy winter's toll avoided
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee

Now the harpist weaves his story
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
Laments the heroes of former glory
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee
Kismuil's galley safely home now
Sleeps she softly like a swan
No dreams of war now her wings are folded
Fa-la-lee-ho fa-la-lee