LYRC ADD: Turn Ye To Me (2)

Subject: LYRC ADD: Turn Ye To Me (2)
From: SUsan-Marie
Date: 19 Apr 99 - 03:36 PM

The lyrics below were attributed to "a Scottish folk song". They're different from Gordon Bok's (in the DT) but fit the same tune and have the same structure.

TURN YE TO ME (2)

The waves are dancing merrily, playfully
Singing their song to me, turn ye to me
The trees are swaying gracefully, peacefully
Singing through winds to me, turn ye to me
Mine are the gifts of the land and the sea
Their trusting and peaceful songs beckon to me
I love thee sister sea, I love thee brother tree
Dance ye, sing to me, turn ye to me

The earth is so beautiful, gives to us, lives with us
Sings its love song to us, turn ye to me
We are the guardian dear, rooting there, planting here
Turning to trust all fear, turn ye to me
I love your symphony songs of the sea
I love your dance and song sweet brother tree
Nothing you have to fear, I hear your song so dear
I can but shelter thee, sweet sea and tree
^^

Subject: RE: LYRC ADD: Turn Ye To Me (2)
From: Bruce O.
Date: 19 Apr 99 - 06:45 PM

That's apparently a translated version of "Air Feasgar Ciu/in Ce/itein" (Turn ye to me) in Alfred Moffat's 'The Minstrelsy of the Scottish Highlands'.