Subject: RE: ADD: Corries Scots Songs From: Megan L Date: 02 Jul 19 - 11:55 AM Allan I missed those was correcting from the printed on while listening I agree with maukit but could it be jigging instead of frigging |
Subject: RE: ADD: Corries Scots Songs From: GUEST, Allan Conn Date: 02 Jul 19 - 04:30 AM "Maukit" in this sense means horrible, unattractive etc. They are looking for the ugliest girl and he finds a cracker who is the most maukit one inside. That is the most unappealing girl in the dance hall. Most maukit when I sing - just doesn't work or make much sense within the lyric. He defo isn't singing that on the version I have access to. If he sings that on another version I suspect it is just a mistake. Here in the Borders the term 'haikit'was more often used for unattractive. |
Subject: RE: ADD: Corries Scots Songs From: GUEST,Allan Conn Date: 02 Jul 19 - 04:20 AM I am listening to the live version on spotify and on that one it is definitely "most maukit one inside" which makes sense too. Plus "friggin" isn't used anywhere in place of swigging. Wonder if there are two live versions with slightly different words. |
Subject: RE: ADD: Corries Scots Songs From: Megan L Date: 02 Jul 19 - 02:44 AM listened to the live recording on youtube THE FRIDAY GAME (The Corries) Well, the other Friday night I went oot jiggin' wi' ma mates, Tae a place well kent in Edinburgh toon And in case the scene got heavy, we nipped in tae hae a bevy, Three pints, four vodkas and a Blue Lagoon 'Twas a quarter tae eleven when we climbed on board the bus, Arguin' wi' the driver o'er the fare We were shoutin' out and singin', and the bus was fairly mingin', Wi' fish suppers we were eatin’ up the stair Well, we staggered in the dancing, past the bouncers in their suits And I says, "I'll see you later" tae the lads Then I nipped in tae the bog tae comb my hair and squeeze ma plooks And brush the dandruff frae my shoulder pads When I joined up wi' Ronnie I was feelin' ten feet tall, Nae dolly could resist my aftershave From my usual position, leanin' up against the wall, I perused the talent while the disco played Oh, the jiggin’, dancin’, swiggin' is the life for all young men Who've got red blood in their veins instead of blue For some folk the dancin’ isnae their idea o' paradise But it's Mecca for the likes of me and you Well now, Ronnie says to me, "D'ye fancy splittin' up these two?" So casually we sauntered 'cross the hall Ah, but ma one says, "You're nothin', cause I heard ye're on the brew, And anyway I'm dancin' wi' my pall" Ah well, somewhat taken doon, we wandered roond and roond the floor, Tae see if we could find a bit o' spare, Ah, but every bird we chatted up just didn't want tae know, Ye'd have thought that we had beasties in oor hair Well, the night being half way over, and we hadnae made the grade, To sum up the evening, "rubbish" was the word So we had a competition, wi' a screw-top for the prize, Tae the one that got off wi' the ugliest bird Well, I latched on tae this cracker, that was maukin' when I sing, She looked as though her doctor was a vet She had a face like a half-chewed caramel and pimples on her nose, Aye, and legs that could kick-start a jumbo jet Oh, the jiggin’, dancin’, swiggin' is the life for all young men Who've got red blood in their veins instead of blue For some folk the dancin’ isnae their idea o' paradise But it's Mecca for the likes of me and you Well, I casually nicked my fag and stuffed it out behind my ear And tenderly I clutched her sweaty paw And although her face was crabbit, I’d heard she was a rabbit, So the night’s been hardly wasted after all As we danced around the floor, I whispered, "Darlin', where d'ye bide?" And ma heart sank when she answered, "Broomhouse Square" Well, I says, "It's nae a lumber but a pen-pal that you need Or a mortgage for to pay your taxi fare." Well, we waited for the taxi for an hour or maybe two, For ye see, this lemon hadnae ta'en the hint I was absolutely boakin, it was rainin', I was soakin' By the time I paid the taxi, I was skint Well, we cuddled in the close and I tried everythin' I ken I even asked her out with me again Oh but what can a fellow do wi' a expert in Kung Fu And cap it all, I had tae walk back hame Oh, the jiggin’, dancing, friggin’ is the life for all young men, Who’ve got red blood in their veins instead of blue For some folk the dancin’ isnae their idea o’ paradise But it's Mecca for the likes of me and you! |
Subject: RE: ADD: Corries Scots Songs From: GUEST,Allan Conn Date: 02 Jul 19 - 02:35 AM Verse four the girl was the "the most maukit one inside" and it looked like her "doctor was a vet" and she had legs that could "kick start a jumbo jet" |
Subject: RE: ADD: Corries Scots Songs From: GUEST,Allan Conn Date: 02 Jul 19 - 02:29 AM Sorry just on phone so multiple posts giving other lyrics. In verse 3 rather that "you're nothin they sing "you're not on" |
Subject: RE: ADD: Corries Scots Songs From: GUEST,Allan Conn Date: 02 Jul 19 - 02:24 AM Definitely it is "isnae"on the recording I've just listened to. Few others are they sing "struggled in the close" in verse6.verse one the "bus was mingin" |
Subject: RE: ADD: Corries Scots Songs From: Megan L Date: 02 Jul 19 - 02:12 AM It is not infidel the Mecca in the song is not the holy shrine it is the Mecca ballroom in Glasgow so isny (is not) is the word |
Subject: RE: ADD: Corries Scots Songs From: Joe Offer Date: 02 Jul 19 - 01:49 AM Another interpretation, received by email. Hi, Joe, I just listened to the song again. It is possible that the Corries sing ‘infidel’ instead of ‘isnae’ in the chorus. Whatever the case, here again are the lyrics with ‘infidel’ inserted in the 3rd line of the chorus. I cannot detect an ’s’ sound after ‘infidel,’ so I’ve not inserted one. ‘Infidel’ makes sense in the context of ‘Mecca’. I have also changed ‘what’ to ‘when’ in stanza 4, line 5. Regards, Dr MAW ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— THE FRIDAY GAME (The Corries) Well, the other Friday night I went oot jiggin' wi' ma mates, Tae a place well kent in Edinburgh toon And in case the scene got heavy, we nipped in tae hae a bevy, Three pints, four vodkas and a Blue Lagoon 'Twas a quarter tae eleven when we climbed on board the bus, Arg’in' wi' the driver o'er the fare We were shoutin' out and singin', and the bus was fairly singin', Wi' fish suppers we were eatin’ up the stair Well, we staggered in the dancing, past the bouncers in their suits And I says, "I'll see you later" tae the lads Then I nipped in tae the bog tae comb my hair and squeeze ma plooks And brush the dandruff frae my shoulder pads When I joined up wi' Ronnie I was feelin' ten feet tall, Nae dolly could resist my aftershave From my usual position, leanin' up against the wall, I perused the talent while the disco played Oh, the jiggin’, dancin’, swiggin' is the life for all young men Who've got red blood in their veins instead of blue For some folk the dancin’ infidel idea o' paradise But it's Mecca for the likes of me and you Well now, Ronnie says to me, "D'ye fancy splittin' up these two?" So casually we sauntered 'cross the hall Ah, but ma one says, "You're nothin', cause I heard ye're on the booze, And anyway I'm dancin' wi' my ball" Ah well, somewhat taken doon, we wandered roond and roond the floor, Tae see if we could find a bit o' spare, Ah, but every bird we chatted up just didn't want tae know, Ye'd have thought that we had beasties in oor hair Well, the night being half way over, and we hadnae made the grade, To sum up the evening, "rubbish" was the word So we had a competition, wi' a screw-top for the prize, Tae the one that got off wi' the ugliest bird Well, I latched on tae this cracker, that was mockin' when I sing, She looked as though her doctor was a min She had a face like a half-chewed caramel and pretzels on her nose, Aye, and legs that could kick-start a jungle gyn Oh, the jiggin’, dancin’, swiggin' is the life for all young men Who've got red blood in their veins instead of blue For some folk the dancin’ infidel idea o' paradise But it's Mecca for the likes of me and you Well, I casually nicked my fag and stuffed it out behind my ear And tenderly I clutched her sweaty paw And although her face was crabbit, I’d heard she was a rabbit, So the night’s been hardly wasted after all As we danced around the floor, I whispered, "Darlin', where d'ye bide?" And ma heart sank when she answered, "Broomhouse Square" Well, I says, "It's nae a lumber but a pen-pal that you need Or a mortgage for to pay your taxi fare." Well, we waited for the taxi for an hour or maybe two, For ye see, this lemon hadnae ta'en the hint I was absolutely bo'kin, it was rainin', I was soakin' By the time I paid the taxi, I was skint Well, we cuddled in the close and I tried everythin' I ken I even asked her out with me again Oh but what can a fellow do wi' a expert in Kung Fu And cap it all, I had tae walk back hame Oh, the jiggin’, dancing, friggin’ is the life for all young men, Who’ve got red blood in their veins instead of blue For some folk the dancin’ infidel idea o’ paradise But it's Mecca for the likes of me and you! |
Subject: ADD: The Friday Game (The Corries-Billy Hill) From: Joe Offer Date: 05 Jun 19 - 06:24 PM I got an email request for "The Friday Game" by the Corries. I got lyrics at https://www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/The-Corries/The-Friday-Game (corrected by Joe Offer): THE FRIDAY GAME (The Corries-Billy Hill) Well, the other Friday night I went to jiggin' wi' me mates, Tae a place well kent in Edinburgh toon And in case the scene got heavy, we nipped in tae hae a bevy, Three pints, four vodkas and a Blue Lagoon 'Twas a quarter tae eleven when we climbed on board the bus, Arguing wi' the driver o'er the fare We were shoutin' out and singin', and the bus was fairly mingin', Wi' fish suppers we were eatin' up the stairs Well, we staggered in the dancing, past the bouncers in their suits And I says, "I'll see you later" tae the lads So I nipped in tae the bog tae comb my hair and squeeze my plooks And brush the dandruff frae my shoulder pads When I joined up wi' Ronnie I was feeling ten feet tall, Nae dolly could resist my aftershave From my usual position, leaning up against the wall, I perused the talent while the disco played Oh, the jiggin', dancin', swingin' is the life for all young men Who've got red blood in their veins instead of blue For some folk the dancin' isnae their idea o' paradise But it's Mecca for the likes of me and you Well now, Ronnie says to me, "D'ye fancy splittin' up these two?" So casually we sauntered 'cross the hall Ah, but my one says, "You're not on, cause I heard ye're on the brew, And anyway I'm dancin' wi' my pal" Ah well, somewhat taken doon, we wandered roond and roond the floor, Tae see if we could find a bit o' spare, Ah, but every bird we chatted up, just didn't want tae know, Ye'd have thought that we had beasties in oor hair Well, the night being half way over, and we hadnae made the grade, To sum up the evening, "rubbish" was the word So, we had a competition, wi' a screw-top for the prize, Tae the one that got off wi' the ugliest bird Well, I latched on tae this cracker, the most mawkit one in sight, She looked as though her doctor was a vet She'd a face like a half-chewed caramel and pimples on her nose, Aye, and legs that could kick-start a jumbo jet Oh, the jiggin', dancin', swingin' is the life for all young men Who've got red blood in their veins instead of blue For some folk the dancin' isnae their idea o' paradise But it's Mecca for the likes of me and you Well, I casually nicked my fag and stuck the doubt behind my ear And tenderly I clutched her sweaty paw And although her face was crabbit, I heard she was a rabbit, So, the night may no' be wasted after all As we dance around the floor, I whispered, "Darlin', where d'ye bide?" And my heart sank when she answered, "Broomhouse Square" Well, I said, "It's nae a lumber, but a pen-pal that you need Or a mortgage for to pay your taxi fare." Well, waited for the taxi for an hour or maybe two, For ye see, this lemon hadnae ta'en the hint I was absolutely bo'kin, it was rainin', I was soakin' By the time I paid the taxi, I was skint Well, we struggled in the close and I tried everythin' I ken I even asked her out with me again Ah but, what can a fella do, wi' a expert in Kung Fu And tae cap all, I had tae walk back hame Oh, the jiggin', dancin', swingin' is the life for all young men Who've got red blood in their veins instead of blue For some folk the dancin' isnae their idea o' paradise But it's Mecca for the likes of me and you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdg-Qo1rIks Looks like it was a pretty good transcription. I made only one correction. The Corries gave the name of the songwriter on the recording, but I couldn't understand it. Anybody know who wrote this? Answer: Thanks, Joe. Here’s my emended copy: THE FRIDAY GAME Well, the other Friday night I went out drinking wi' ma mates, Tae a place well kent in Edinburgh toon And in case the scene got heavy, we nipped in tae hae a bevy, Three pints, four vodkas and a Blue Lagoon 'Twas a quarter tae eleven when we climbed on board the bus, Arguing wi' the driver o'er the fare We were shoutin' out and singin', and the bus was fairly singin', Wi' fish suppers we were eatin’ on the stair Well, we staggered in the dancing, past the bouncers in their suits And I says, "I'll see you later" tae the lads So I nipped in tae the bog tae comb my hair and squeeze my plooks And brush the dandruff frae my shoulder pads When I joined up wi' Ronnie I was feeling ten feet tall, Nae dolly could resist my aftershave From my usual position, leanin' up against the wall, I perused the talent while the disco played Oh, the jiggin’ and the swigging' is the life for all young men Who've got red blood in their veins instead of blue For some folk the dancin’ infidel's idea o' paradise But it's Mecca for the likes of me and you Well now, Ronnie says to me, "D'ye fancy splittin' up these two?" So casually we sauntered 'cross the hall Ah, but my one says, "You're nothin', cause I heard ye're on the brew, And anyway I'm dancin' wi' my pal" Ah well, somewhat taken doon, we wandered roond and roond the floor, Tae see if we could find a bit o' spare, Ah, but every bird we chatted up just didn't want tae know, Ye'd have thought that we had beasties in oor hair Well, the night being half way over, and we hadnae made the grade, To sum up the evening, "rubbish" was the word So we had a competition, wi' a screw-top for the prize, Tae the one that got the really ugliest bird Well, I latched on tae this cracker, the most mawkit one in sight, She looked as though her doctor was a vet She'd a face like a half-chewed caramel and pretzels on her nose, Aye, and legs that could kick-start a jumbo jet Oh, the jiggin' and the swiggin' is the life for all young men Who've got red blood in their veins instead of blue For some folk the dancin’ infidels idea o' paradise But it's Mecca for the likes of me and you Well, I casually nicked my fag and stuck the doubt behind my ear And tenderly I clutched her sweaty paw And although her face was crabbit, I heard she was a rabbit, So the night’s been hardly wasted after all As we danced around the floor, I whispered, "Darlin', where d'ye bide?" And my heart sank when she answered, "Broomhouse Square" Well, I said, "It's nae a lumber but a pen-pal that you need Or a mortgage for to pay your taxi fare." Well, we waited for the taxi for an hour or maybe two, For ye see, this lemon hadnae ta'en the hint I was absolutely bo'kin, it was rainin', I was soakin' By the time I paid the taxi, I was skint Well, we cuddled in the close and I tried everythin' I ken I even asked her out with me again Oh but what can a fella do wi' a expert in Kung Fu And cap it all, I had tae walk back hame Oh, the jiggin’ and the friggin' is the life for all young men Who've got red blood in their veins instead of blue For some folk the dancin’ infidel idea o’ paradise But it's Mecca for the likes of me and you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdg-Qo1rIks
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Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,evon Date: 26 Jun 11 - 09:25 AM some slight comments on Two Hawks Fly : - I walk the WAY where two hawks fly - the farmHOUSE stands and commands the view and : The Rankle Burn is a river, in the Scottish borders, near Buccleuch, wich is a hamlet off the B711 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buccleuch,_Scottish_Borders |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,guest Date: 22 Jun 10 - 06:20 PM The last two verses of Where Two Hawks Fly are as follows I think The harp, the flute, the pipe and drum Are signal for them all to come To lay aside the spear and plough Let the feasting board where wine and laughter flow What castle then, what castle now? The farm house stands, commands the view The crescent moon hangs above the door And the spirits softly tread the kitchen floor . . . hope that helps someone |
Subject: Where Two Hawks Fly lyrics From: GUEST,Guest, Jenny McF Date: 18 Jan 10 - 12:42 AM I could not find the lyrics to "Where Two Hawks Fly" anywhere on the web, except the possibility of buying The Corries songbook from England. . . so I just listened to the song over and over (I think it's beautiful), and here's what I came up with. I think I got most of it right, except for the first word in the line about the feasting board: I walk alone where two hawks fly Where once was heard the bairnie's cry Where water runs in the rankle burn On the broken bridge grows green among the fern The lonely heron stands gray and still The silent guardian o'er the hill His watch is shared by the tombstone tall Ancient music echoes in the crumblin' wall The harp, the flute, the pipe and drum Are signal for them all to come To lay aside the spear and bow On? the feasting board where wine and laughter flow What castle then, what castle now? The farmer stands, commands the view The crescent moon hangs above the door And the spirits softly tread the kitchen floor . . . Also, here's a note about the song that went along with Corries album notes from somewhere: WHERE TWO HAWKS FLY* Roy: Northumbrian Pipes Ronnie: Vocal The subject of the song is in the Scottish border country, a farmhouse standing on the site of an ancient fortress of the Buccleuch family. The castle was once the centre of a thriving community, but all that remains today is the keystone of the original archway and part of the family crest set in stone, "... the crescent moon", referred to in the song. |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,Alcona Date: 23 Feb 09 - 03:04 PM I'm looking for the lyrics for "Where two hawks fly" if anyone knows where I can get it. |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,melissa Aitken Date: 18 Jan 08 - 03:40 PM hi, has anyone got the guitar chords for the loo song? :) |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,Donnie_B Date: 05 Oct 07 - 07:58 PM Anyone got the words of 'Bonnie Blue' ? Cant find them anywhere. Thanks in anticipation |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: goatfell Date: 05 Oct 07 - 06:45 AM GUEST,crosyloasia - Don't like this guest, they are a troll, and they are just a shit |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST Date: 29 Sep 07 - 05:31 PM Anyone got the words of 'Bonnie Blue' ??
Thanks. -Joe Offer- |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: maeve Date: 19 Sep 07 - 05:08 PM You're most welcome! maeve |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: KeithGuest Date: 18 Sep 07 - 06:26 PM thanks again, maeve, much appreciated |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: maeve Date: 11 Sep 07 - 10:19 PM Guest Keith- Just to be neighborly: @displaysong.cfm?SongID=5489Lyrics here And some chords, here: Chords here. Best regards, maeve |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: maeve Date: 11 Sep 07 - 10:01 PM GUEST Keith- I'd have sworn I posted links for you after the 7:37 post, including a link to the midi as well as the lyrics. Drat! Let me know here if you have any trouble finding what you need. maeve |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,Guest-Keith Date: 11 Sep 07 - 01:13 PM Thanks Maeve, will do |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: maeve Date: 11 Sep 07 - 07:37 AM GUEST , Guest- Welcome to Mudcat! This is rather an old thread. You'll likely have a better response by starting a new thread. First, though, do search the Digital Tradition (DT) and Mudcat forum for lyrics and discussion on "Sound the Pibroch". The search box is at the top of this page. I'll do the same and post back here in case you stop back in to check for responses. If you wish to join the Mudcat as a member, it is free and would enable us to leave you messages via the "PM" link next to each posting member's name. Whether you join ot not, you'll want to choose a permanant name to use, whether your own or a consistant pseudonym. maeve |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,Guest Date: 11 Sep 07 - 01:42 AM Does anyone have the chords guitar/banjo for Sound the Pibroch? They would be much appreciated |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Tam the man Date: 07 Nov 05 - 10:48 AM their website is www.corries.com |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Tam the man Date: 07 Nov 05 - 10:47 AM here's their website with two songbooks which have these songs and chords in thhttp://www.corries.com |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,Zen Date: 07 Nov 05 - 06:29 AM I'm trying to find chords and lyrics for several songs that aren't in the songbooks, most notably: The Standard on the Braes O' Mar The Bonnie Moorhen The Blackbird The Broom O' the Cowdenknowes If anyone can help I'd be very grateful. Cheers. Zen. |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,GILLEASBUIG Date: 17 Sep 05 - 05:05 PM They wewre great in company and they loved this country |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Tam the man Date: 31 Jul 05 - 01:30 PM Julia, thread.cfm?threadid=2977&messages=16#66155 Try that one because that is where I got the words, or go to the wee box click all and then type in roving and you will get the words there. |
Subject: Lyr/Chords Add: THE ROVING JOURNEYMAN (Corries) From: Tam the man Date: 31 Jul 05 - 01:26 PM THE ROVING JOURNEYMAN (Corries version) I (D) am a rovin' journeyman, I roam from toon tae (G) toon, And whenever (D) I get a job of work I'm (A) willing to sit (C) doon Me (D) kit's all on me shoulder and me graftin' tool in (G) hand And (D) around the country (G) I will go a (D) rovin' (A7) journeyman. (D) (C) Whenever I come to (Am) Glasgow toon the (C) lassies jump for (G) joy, Says (D) one unto another, "Well, here (A) comes a rovin' (C) boy." Some (D) treat me to a bottle and the others to a (G) dram. And the (D) toast goes round the (G) table, "Health (D) unto the (A7) journeyman" (D) CHORUS: Wi' yer (C) linten adie (Am) toorin adie (C) linten adie (Am) tooral linten (C) adie tooral (Am) linten addie (G) ay, (D) Pots and pans and helpin' hands will (A) see you through the (C) day (D)Linten adie tooral ooral ooral adie (G) ay Gie a (D) penny tae the (G) journeyman tae (D) help him (A7) on his (D) way. I hadna been in Glasgow toon a week but barely three Before the provost's daughter went and fell in love wi' me. She asked me for tae dine wi' her and took me by the hand And she proudly told her mother that she loved the journeyman "Ach, away ye go, ye silly maid, I'll hear ye speak no more, How can ye love a journeyman ye've never seen before?" "Oh mother sweet, I do entreat, I love him all I can, And around the country I will go to see my journeyman!" Ye'll need nae mair tae trudge on foot, ye'll hae a horse and pair, My wealth with thee and poverty contented I will share. So overflow the flowing bowl and drain it if ye can, Toast the provost's daughter and the rovin' journey man. Oh, I am a rovin' journeyman, I roam from town to town, And whenever I get a job of work I'm willing to sit down Me kit's all on me shoulder and me graftin' tool in hand And around the country I will go a rovin' journeyman. and these are the proper words |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Tam the man Date: 31 Jul 05 - 01:25 PM Sorry that is the wrong bloody words. Tam |
Subject: Lyr Add: THE ROVING JOURNEYMAN (from The Corries) From: Tam the man Date: 31 Jul 05 - 01:24 PM THE ROVING JOURNEYMAN I am a roving journeyman and I rove from town to town, Wherever I get a job of work I'm willing to set down, With my kit upon my shoulder and my stick then in my hand It's down the country I will go, a roving journeyman. But when I came to Carlow the girls all jumped for joy, Saying one unto the other, "Here comes a roving boy;" One treates me to a bottle, another to a dram, And the toast goes round the table, "Here's a health to the journeyman." I had not been to Carlow three days, but only three, When a skinner's lovely daughter she fell in love with me; She wanted me to marry her, and took me by the hand, And she slyly told her mother that she loved her journeyman. "Oh! hold your tongue, you silly girl, why do you dare say so, How can you love a journeyman you never saw before?" "Oh! hold your tongue, dear mother, and do the best you can, For it's down the country I will go with my roving journeyman." Then I took my stick into my hand, I took my kit also, And away from friend and parents a-roving I did go. There's not a town I go through but I get a new sweetheart, So girls, if you believe me, I'm sorry from you to part. So now my loving sweetheart to you I bid adieu, But if ever I return again I'll surely marry you. Now let them all be talking and saw the worst they can, For it's off to Dublin I will go, a roving journeyman. |
Subject: Lyr Add: ARKINHOLM (from The Corries) From: Tam the man Date: 31 Jul 05 - 01:07 PM CH. Oh Mother mother gan ye hame your sons nae mair you'll see for by the green of Arkinholm your sons for me will dee 1. it fell aboot the month of May when wee birds sang sae clear it fell aboot that summer's day three brothers died sae sair 2. and did oor sires in ages past no bear the brunt o gree and did oor sires no stand the last to keep this nation free 3. oh brother brother gan ye hame and bless your brothers three for by the braes of Arkinholm the Douglasses will dee 4. and did we no fecht by side by side when fell the broadsword sair and did we no fall like the stag which dies sae proud but dear 5. and is it time guid brother John tae herd the sheep this day for the wolf and hunter here will join wi hawk and hound tae slay 6. and is there doon by yon field a bonnie rowan tree and by it lie three silvers stars wha fell in vain for me |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,Kate Penman Date: 31 Jul 05 - 11:51 AM Hi! What a GREAT place! I'm desperately seeking the words to 'Arkinholm'!! My American friend needs a translation, so that she can fully appreciate the fabulous tune! Oh, these Americans... *sigh*... Hehehee... I will really appreciate the help - MANY THANKS! |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,julia Date: 06 Dec 04 - 06:00 AM This is fantastic! I have been trying to get the lyrics for Rovin Journeyman for my sister who sings in the Jacobs Ladder festival in Israel!! Would really appreciate it if you could send me them, Many thanks Ju |
Subject: Lyr Add: THE SHAMROCK AND THE THISTLE From: Susanne (skw) Date: 23 Dec 03 - 05:24 PM THE SHAMROCK AND THE THISTLE (Hamish Henderson / anon) Come all you true-born Glasgow boys And listen to my song I'm going to speak of Hogmanay It won't detain you long I've made this little tune for you I've laid it on my whistle And I think the name I'll gi'e to it Is The Shamrock and the Thistle Aboard the Royal Ulsterman We had a dram or twa When daylight broke we all awoke And saw the Broomielaw The journey o'er, we went ashore Our friends all raised a cheer And soon the word was going round The Irishmen are here We were not rash, we wore no sash We sang no party lay For we had come to join the fun A real Scotch Hogmanay We marched up to Argyle Street Bought whisky, stout and rum And the songs we sang were Sweet Strabane And Britain Here We Come A welcome rare we soon got there It was a glorious fair Bill Thompson cried, Get that inside I see you're needing fare So when we'd had a bite o'er 'ere And feeling in good trim Bill said, Come on, I'm for the Tron So we went along wi' him Many's the hoolie we've been at At home across the sea And at New Year wi' stout and beer We'd go upon the spree And the Scots they don't just make whoopee Or drink with Mum and Dad At the thirty-first of December, boys They all go ravin' mad Forgive me, friends, for being rude I'm not, you will agree The Irish too are a crazy crew Just look at Bob and me For a Scotsman seeing the New Year in Is a sight for gods and men And it takes an Irish Paddy, boys To be equal to him then For the Scotsmen have their thistle And the Welshmen have their leek The English have a rose, my boys And lots of flamin' cheek The Irish have their shamrock and They hold it very dear But you'll find it wi' the thistle In auld Glasgow at New Year As sung by The Corries [1968:] A fragment of this song was collected by Hamish Henderson aboard the Irish ferry on numerous new year journeys. He only heard one fragment of the song and composed the major part of the song and tune himself. (Notes The Corries, 'Kishmul's Galley') |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,wee swally Date: 23 Dec 03 - 01:51 PM anybody know the lyrics ..The Shamrock and the Thistle..done by the boys and the Pogues |
Subject: Lyr Add: THE HILLS OF ARDMORN From: Doric loon Date: 30 Apr 03 - 07:36 PM THE HILLS OF ARDMORN Oh, that I could hear the birds again In the fields of Ardmorn Where the sun lies over Scullomvoe And the mist silent all around. Oh that I could see the bracken red In the hills of Ardmorn And the moss-green in between And the rain falling softly down. Oh that I could scent the breeze again In the fields newly turned And the storm clouds high above And the gulls circling all around. |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: CraigS Date: 27 Apr 03 - 08:00 PM I'd like the Hills of Ardmorn for the above-mentioned reasons. I would also add that some of the Corries songs were young enough to attract royalties, but were carefully listed on their published works as trad. arr. Corries to avoid this. |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Doric loon Date: 27 Apr 03 - 10:21 AM I would appreciate the full list of lyrics, then from what I know I will correct the spelling mistakes and post them back to you. I come from Elgin which is 12 miles from Forres where The Corries Collection is held at the Faulkner Museum. I grew up steeped in the Corries and went to see them at Elgin Town Hall on a few occasions. |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Susanne (skw) Date: 09 Jan 03 - 08:27 PM Kelly, I can't PM you as you are a guest so I refresh this thread. |
Subject: Lyr Add: LORD YESTER (George Weir, Roy Williamson) From: Susanne (skw) Date: 05 Jan 03 - 06:22 PM LORD YESTER (tune Roy Williamson / lyrics George Weir) Oh my love has gone tae Flodden grey Tae dance at Branxholme Lea And ere the night will turn tae day He will dance nae mair wi' me Maybe he's gone tae Israel Wi' Freedom's lance tae sell Or maybe he has gone tae Bethlehem For tae find the golden bell Oh my love may come another day For golden hours are few And like broken dreams that melt away Before the dawn is new Maybe he's gone tae Byzantine Along the lonely trail Or maybe he's gone tae Palestine For tae find the Holy Grail Oh my love may find the golden fleece Or wear the martyr's gown For honour bides by him who fechts Beneath the cross and croon Maybe he's gone wi' James and John Tae fish by Galilee Or maybe he has gone wi' the fisherman Tae find his Calvary |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,Kelly Kennedy Date: 05 Jan 03 - 03:53 PM Looking for words to Lord Yester, as the recording I have is an old dilapidated tape and they sound like they're singing underwater... Many thanks |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Susanne (skw) Date: 19 Oct 02 - 08:49 AM Liz, try this: Bill Hill. |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,llovell@salisbury.sa.gov.au Date: 18 Oct 02 - 01:26 AM Hi John - I hope I'm doing the right thing here, I'm not used to forums! (fora?) My dad loaned me a cassette a couple of years ago, and I vaguely remember a song (I think by the Corries) about going driving in the Highlands and being stranded because the part wouldn't arrive for 4 days. I'd love the lyrics if you have them, or directions to a site from which I could print them! Ta Liz (Adelaide) |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,Boab Date: 11 Nov 01 - 04:07 AM Thanks a ton Snuffy! Have had a look. |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Calach Date: 10 Nov 01 - 02:20 PM This may help a wee bit. Here's a site which my girlfriend and I are putting together... http://www.angelfire.com/folk/scotfolk/home.html You'll find some of the lyrics above there.... but we're just starting to get the lyrics uploaded. calach |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Kerstin Date: 10 Nov 01 - 08:12 AM Thank you very much for the help I got with the Corriers Scots Songs!! I love to sit by the computer trying to find lyrics to songs I have heard. As I am a half-old or half-young, whatever, girl I forget the lyrics. Thanks again Kerstin |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Snuffy Date: 10 Nov 01 - 06:12 AM "I Aince Loved a Lass" and the Irish "The Lambs on the Green Hills" are members of the family of songs often known as "The False Bride" or "* weeks before Easter". There are 9 versions in the DT (type FLSE* in the DT Lyrics box to find them), and probably more versions in the forum. It seems to have been widespread throughout the British Isles. WassaiL! V
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Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,Boab Date: 10 Nov 01 - 12:26 AM Good thread! May I sound a wee warning for any "purists" among us?---Don't expect the Corries songs to conform lyrically [?] to the originals in every case. The Lads, great performers though they were, were not averse to making wee sleekit changes in order to "improve"[ or make more commercial?] any particular number they may have been performing at the time. They "changed the sex" of Dumbarton's Drums, for instance. They were "selective" with their rendition of Derwentwater's Farewell. Ronnie sang about the [phonetic] "Lassie's tosher" when it is strictly "tocher' as in "loch". Juyst small things which I found a tad irritating---nevertheless, I loved their performance and their style in all other ways. Perhaps this next would be better on a separate thread, but here goes anyway---Which is an offspring of which; "I Aince Loved a Lass" or the Irish "The Lambs on the Green Hills"?: Both obviously tell the same story--and both are beautiful numbers. Just an aside---the full text of Ye Jacobites by Name will be found in any book of the works of Robert Burns. |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Malcolm Douglas Date: 09 Nov 01 - 06:15 PM Two are in the Forum: |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Kerstin Date: 09 Nov 01 - 05:38 PM Hi there! The snow killed my last roses today and it is winter. It is nice to sit here by the computer. Can you, please, help me with the lyrics to three songs Lads Among the Heather Liberty and Wha Widna Fecht for Charlie. A big hug Kerstin |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Charcloth Date: 26 Apr 01 - 04:59 PM Third. I hear they are kind of considering doing a complete songbook of all the songs the Corries recorded with just Chord progressions & lyrics. I myself think that would be fantastic. Send Gavin Brown an email if you are inclined too (via the web site). Any way I can't wait. |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Dalloch Date: 26 Apr 01 - 09:27 AM Is that the seconed or third that there thinking of making? If its the seconed they've done it! (I have it) |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Charcloth Date: 25 Apr 01 - 11:28 PM They have a couple of great song books out check out their site www.corries.com it is run by Ronnie Brown's son. BTW the 2 videos are fantastic. (Heck my grandkids love to see them as much as I do.) They are considering making another song book as well |
Subject: Lyr/Chords Add: YE JACOBITES BY NAME^^ From: Kernow John Date: 25 Apr 01 - 07:37 PM Ye(Em)Jacobites by name lend an (G)ear lend an (D)ear Ye (Em) jacobites by name lend an ear Ye (G) Jacobites by name yer (D)faults I will proclaim Yer (Em) doctrine I maun blame you will hear you will (D)hear Yer (Em) doctrine I maun blame What is right what is wrong by the (G)law by the (D) law What is (Em)right what is wrong by the law What is (G)right what is wrong the (D) weak arm and the strong The (Em) short sword and the long for to draw for to (D)draw The (Em)short sword and the long for to draw. Will this do for starters? Regards KJ |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,chullainn Date: 25 Apr 01 - 08:57 AM Can anyone help a novice strum-strum-strummer out with chords to ANY Corries tunes? About the only thing they ever sang that I have found chords to is Wild Mountain Thyme. I would especially appreciate any of the rousing old Jacobite ballads. |
Subject: Lyr Add: GLENLYON LAMENT From: TamthebamfraeScotland Date: 25 Apr 01 - 08:43 AM The lyrics to GLENLYON LAMENT are.
1. Waly waly up the bank
Ch.
2.
This song is found in a book called songs of the isles |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,Birgit Date: 18 Apr 01 - 10:27 AM Thanks very much for "The Heidless Cross"! PS: I'm Austrian. |
Subject: Lyr Add: HEIDLESS CROSS^^ From: Schmiddy Date: 17 Apr 01 - 03:36 PM To Birgit: HEIDLESS CROSS, Key D
(You are German ?) Uwe Schmidt, www.zeitenwind.de
Red is the rose that blooms sae braw
Dark the poor by ninestane burn
They cut him doon by ninestane burn
Black the ravens wha' shriek awa'
She rowed him weel in hodden brown
On the morn she made a bier
She laid him low when sma' birds sing
Red is the rose that blooms sae braw |
Subject: Lyr Add: BLACK DOUGLAS^^ From: Schmiddy Date: 17 Apr 01 - 03:22 PM There was a man sae dark and true when Scotland lo'od sae dear. There was a king alang will rule the Scot were flayed him sair.
Gang cry the hounds of Douglas vayle,
He wore the cross poor Andrew bore
Gang sheer the chains of slavery
He won his spurs doon by St. Bride
Gang shine the shield your father bore,
He rage in nicht when it was muck
Gang pack ya bags ye English loons, |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Rick Fielding Date: 17 Apr 01 - 11:53 AM From a casual look at the songs, I strongly doubt that any of them are even close to being that old. Would the 18th century count? Rick |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Eluned Date: 17 Apr 01 - 11:48 AM This is an old thread that I found in my "tracer" files, and while I don't know how it got there, I am very interested in knowing one thing; can I get "documentation" - a written source of some kind - on any of these songs that will show a contest panel that they're from at least the 15th century? |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,Birgit Date: 28 Jan 01 - 09:16 AM I would like to have the lyrics to "The Heidless Cross". |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,John in Brisbane Date: 21 Nov 00 - 08:16 AM I'll need to spend some time answering the queries here, but alas it will have to be some other time. Be back in the next coupla days. Regards, John |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Charcloth Date: 20 Nov 00 - 10:21 PM I would like the words to "The Black Douglas" and "the Battle of Harlaw" |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: fenek Date: 15 Nov 00 - 06:43 PM Have been searching for the notation (piano) for Cam ye oer frae France. Very grateful if you can help. martin.powell1@virgin.net |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,Kernow Jon Date: 15 Nov 00 - 04:05 PM John I have this song book and would be happy to share the load if you let me know which ones. Lyrics, NWC and or Midi KJ |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,CraigS Date: 14 Nov 00 - 09:43 PM I'd like The Hills of Ardmorn, if you please, because I've never been able to get them clearly from the record (I've still got the record, and it's a live recording in a hall that sounds like it was accoustically designed by Phil Spector). |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,Hagard MacLowlife Date: 14 Nov 00 - 01:03 PM I'd like to have them all, if you don't mind. Could send them to; maclowlife@telia.com Hagard |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Tattie Bogle Date: 13 Nov 00 - 07:13 PM Thanks for the Portree Kid - never knew that Bill Hill wrote it! Tattie B |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Brendy Date: 13 Sep 00 - 07:33 PM Here you go ~ Click Here ~ . If I get time later I'll ADD these too. B. |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,rabbitrunning Date: 13 Sep 00 - 07:08 PM I'd love to see the lyrics for "The Portree Kid," thanks. |
Subject: Lyr Add: THE BLOODY SARKS^^ From: Brendy Date: 13 Sep 00 - 01:07 AM THE BLOODY SARKS (the tune in very difficult, can he spoken) The young macgregor o' Glen Strae wi' eighty o' his men Fell upon the Argyle's sleeping herd & put Fenless Glen aflame The burning, thieving hieland lad drove all the beasts awa' And left a handful dirked men tae perish in the snow By Farell's Dale the letter cam', frae black Dumbarton toon Tae show the way they were to gae to bring MacGregor doon The bloody sarks of butchered men to Jamie's court maun gae The widow women for to show and tell of the affray Calhoun at last could hold nae wore with trampled Savage Pride Buchanan levies mounted up to tan MacGregor hide From Leven's Dale, Dumbarton toon and all these lowland parts The burgesses and farmers came wi' vengeance in their hearts The Campbell and the Camerron, MacDonald o' Glencoe Ranked along wi' Gregorach in marching o'er the snow frae o'er the loch, frae Argyle Glen and doon the Pass Farlane By Loch Lorn whose shores are held by the thieves of MacFarlane Calhoun wi' his windy lowland mob lined &I) the Fruen Glen Five hundred foot arrayed about three hundred mounted men 'Ton godless horde of Gregorach & others of their kind will creep Nae ware frae their hieland lair, wi' murdering in their wind 'Aye, whether he it for some stirks or just a weave O' flax They're always quick, their dirks to stick'd in another's back but honest men and gude Scots law they'll tramp nae wore about dust steady boys, God's on our side, of that there is a& doubt Then like a torrent frae the glen MacGregors' starlet charge The sassenach could ne'er withstand the claymore and the targe And all around the hellish screams of torn and dying men Their precious blood seeped in the mud and rained in Fruen Glen And every beast was led awa'; a full twa thousand head And the sairest price the victors paid was twa MacGregors dead But hide pc yet the victors' feast, the worst was still to show For the king proclaimed the Gregorach & sworn to he outlaw The hold MacGregor and his clan were all declared outlaw. There are some obvious spelling mistakes in the above text. I will not attempt a correction. Perhaps someone else will. B. |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: reenacter Date: 12 Sep 00 - 12:51 PM Thanks for the lyrics Chris |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Kathmandoobiedoo Date: 12 Sep 00 - 05:57 AM John of Brisbane- I am a new mudcatter and I have read some of your other comments. I think maybe you can shed some light on two threads I posted- one about JackOrion the fiddler and one about a maybe Manx song... If you have time would mind taking a look at my request? I won't mention more here because I don't want to sidetrack your thread, which by the way is Awesome! I want the whole book! By the way, is Brisbane in England or Australia? Willow |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Brendy Date: 12 Sep 00 - 01:41 AM And Bloody Sarks is ~Here ~ B. |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: Brendy Date: 12 Sep 00 - 01:38 AM Sound the Pibroch is ~ Here ~ B. |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,reanacter@aol.com Date: 12 Sep 00 - 01:34 AM i am looking for the lyrics for the words of "Bloody Sarks" and " Sound The Pilbroch" I would appreciate it greatly. Chris Kenswil |
Subject: RE: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: GUEST,reanacter@aol.com Date: 12 Sep 00 - 01:32 AM i am looking for the lyrics for the words of "Bloody Sarks" and " Sound The Pilbroch" I would appreciate it greatly. Chris Kenswil |
Subject: Corries Scots Songs - Would You Like One From: John in Brisbane Date: 12 Apr 00 - 09:49 PM I have temporarily a copy of 'The Corries Complete (62 Songs)'. While I would normally check through the DT looking for omissions of lyrics, or more particularly omissions of tunes, I don't have the time that I once had to search through the database plus threads plus tunes posted at Mudcat MIDIs. I expect that a fair proportion of these standards will be in the DT, but I'm often surprised that more obvious songs are actually missing.
So I'll do this arselins (thanks for the new word Bob Bolton. The modern Aussie vernacular would be arse-about). Below is the list of 62 Corries songs: if anyone requires missing lyrics or tunes please let me know via this thread and I'll gladly do the notation etc. I will rely on the generosity of fellow Mudcatters to let me know if a request has already been fulfilled in a previous posting.
Here 'tis - the numbers relate to page numbers in the book.
3. Arkinholm Regards, John |
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