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Lyr Req: The Maid of Illah? / The Maid of Islay

30 Jul 98 - 04:34 PM (#33741)
Subject: SCOTTISH FOLK SONG;
From: ZORRO

There is an old Scottish Folk song about a ship called the Maid of Illah (Spelling may be incorrect) I'm looking for the lyrics. Some of the words: "By the fire light of winter with a brandy filled glass, jolly Jack Tarver returned home at last, his sea legs shook and his hands were never still... A lifetime of sailing, he'll never get his fill.. Chorus: I could see the Maid of Illah, as she rounded the head of Broad Bay... etc. etc. Anyone know the lyrics? Thanks. Z


24 Feb 11 - 02:44 PM (#3102073)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Maid of Illah? / The Maid of Isla
From: Jim Dixon

The song that was wanted must be THE MAID OF ISLAY by Iain MacDonald. Click the link to see where the lyrics were posted in another thread.