It's been an interesting discussion to read. Thanks to everyone for that!

Although Lizzie sang her version for me at least two times (can't check- my collecting tapes all burned up), she never told me where she got her tune...and I never asked for fear of stopping the flow of song, story, family history, and hints at unspoken stories. Fred McCormick is onto something at least- Lizzie was trained by both father and uncle to translate the sounds of the pipes into her singing. She also sang it with utter belief in the story of the song. She learned her songs from family and from print also, from what she told me. She liked to show me differences in print versions of songs.

When I work on learning this particular song, I am aware of the rhythm and swing of the words and tune. I am not Lizzie, but I can pay homage to her singing- and the kindness shown me by Lizzie and Brian- by paying attention to the aspects she valued while making it my own.

It isn't mine yet, though I've been working on it for more than a few years. Moos may or may not be ready to sing it. but Moos can certainly keep learning and trying. I plan to do so.