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Thread #5888   Message #33741
Posted By: ZORRO
30-Jul-98 - 04:34 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: The Maid of Illah? / The Maid of Islay
Subject: SCOTTISH FOLK SONG;
There is an old Scottish Folk song about a ship called the Maid of Illah (Spelling may be incorrect) I'm looking for the lyrics. Some of the words: "By the fire light of winter with a brandy filled glass, jolly Jack Tarver returned home at last, his sea legs shook and his hands were never still... A lifetime of sailing, he'll never get his fill.. Chorus: I could see the Maid of Illah, as she rounded the head of Broad Bay... etc. etc. Anyone know the lyrics? Thanks. Z