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Thread #42474   Message #3923041
Posted By: GUEST,julia L
08-May-18 - 10:34 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Trooper and the Maid... In English??
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Trooper and the Maid... In English??
We have a version from Maine (British Ballads from Maine by Fanny Eckstorm from Mrs James McGill, Chamcook NB 1925)

Bonny lassie I'll lie near ye yet
Bonny lassie I'll lie near ye
I'll tie all yer ribbons yet
Bonny lassie I'll lie near ye

Does this mean he'll take care of her afterwards?

Verses

They hadna been there lang in bed
And yet they were na sleepin'
'T il the pipes played at oor gate
And it's up and awsa' bonny lassie

Bonnie lassie I maun leave ye noo
Bonnie lassie I maun leave ye
And it's sair the day you'll rue
That e're ye lay sae near me

It's bread and cheess for the cavalry men
Corn and hay for the horses
Pipes and tobacco for old wives
And lads for all bonnie lasses