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Thread #2128   Message #7914
Posted By:
02-Jul-97 - 06:16 AM
Thread Name: Tune Up: Fantasy Folk Circle cont'd.
Subject: Lyr Add: THE MAIRIE BHAN (Dougie MacLean)
I'd like to join up to this new fantasy folk Circle by singing a Dougie MacLean song "THE MAIRIE BHAN". It's a song about bringing an old ship home to rest so I think its appropriate with regard the old thread.

I would like youse all to join me in a rousing chorus. If you don't know the tune, maybe it could be put up on the DT.

Oh the sky was shaking as we turned her around
Through the crashing spray of the coolin' sound
And all hands were silent on that final day
As we sailed the Mairie Bhan Home.

(Rousing Chorus)
Oh Rowee-o, with the winds she brings u-us
Oh Rowee-o, cross the waves she sails u-u-us
Oh Rowee-o, the children of the sea.

I've more verses if anyone cares for them. (Dick Greenhouse - is this what you're after?)

Tciofaidh me thu (see you later)

Laoise.