Lyr Req: Isabel

19 Jul 01 - 10:18 AM (#510221)
Subject: help! I need title & rest of the lyrics
From: GUEST,[e-mail]

I need the title and the rest of the lyrics to a song that begins: "I lie in this cage, in full public gaze.." I think it's a song sung from the point of view of the wife or mistress of Robert the Bruce. Thanks in advance! Tara

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19 Jul 01 - 10:25 AM (#510230)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: help! I need title & rest of the lyr
From: pavane

I know Maddy Prior has done it, with Steeleye Span, I think. I have it at home, but not to hand. Maybe you could track it from Steeleye's web site.

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19 Jul 01 - 10:26 AM (#510234)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: help! I need title & rest of the lyr
From: GUEST,[e-mail]

Thanx! I'll check it out. Tara

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19 Jul 01 - 10:35 AM (#510247)
Subject: Lyr Add: ISABEL
From: IanC

Here are the words

Isabel

I lie in this cage in full public gaze
And I don't give a pin for all their scorn
For I've crowned my lover king
Such glorious days I've seen
Give me the chance I'd do it all again.

Robbie my love you've the heart of a dove
Only Scotland could raise such a man
On the wild mountain side
I have lain down by your side
In spite of the bitter wind and rain.

The soft southern dogs have never scaled the heights
They cower in their comfort secure.
But he has dared it all
And he's risked the fearsome fall
Surely God will crown the brave and sure.

At proud Bannockburn their cringing hearts did turn
From his noble and daring campaign
I watched from a distant hill
And my heart flies with him still
Though my body may be caged and disdained.

He's as bold as a ram, he's as gentle as a lamb
He's a man that could never be denied
He is generous and gay
But he's changeable as day
And for just one hour with him I'd gladly die.

From here.

It's also at the Steeleye Span page, here, along with some details.

Cheers!
Ian

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19 Jul 01 - 10:54 AM (#510264)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: help! I need title & rest of the lyr
From: GUEST,[e-mail]

Ian, Thank you SO much! Tara

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