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(words Devine, music trad arr Byrne & Moore)
lyrics
On the over nicht sleeper the train clattered north,
I thocht o ma fayther, ma mither o coorse,
Ma kinsfolk aa gaithered, cauld on the pier
An I wondered wuid the lass wi reid hair still be there.
Frae Oban the ferry butted oot in the morn
I lay ower the railin’s, skuas follaed forlorn
I watched for ma fair isle tae brak the skyline
An I minded when the lass wi reid hair she wis mine
Fowk on the island aa opened their hearts
Up tae the hoose they cam frae aa pairts
He lay in the coffin, sae gaunt an sae bare
But the lass wi reid hair didnae show herself there
We walked tae the chapel, saft rain as oor shroud,
A pibroch lament as aa the heids bowed
Back in the haa’ music flawed sae free
For auld Seanaidh Donald nae mair on the sea
As dawn brak the nicht wi ma brither I spake
O boats, croft an stock, arrangements taw mak
He saw ma gaze wander, says efter I went
Magaidh Ruaidh left the island tae where naebody kent
For twa days I rambled ower machair an moor
I lifted his pots neath cloody Ben Mhor
She waved frae the strand, her reid locks aa a-blaw
But wis gane wi’oot footstep when I raced tae the shore
On the overnicht sleeper the train clattered sooth
I lay in ma bunk, auld sangs dry in ma mooth
Alain in ma bedsit for Seanaidh Donald did greet
An sweet Magaidh Ruaidh I nae mair shall meet
Aye, sweet Magaidh Ruaidh I nae mair shall meet.
credits
from An Ownerless Corner of Earth,
released February 27, 2020
Steve Byrne, guitar, harmonium; Fin Moore, smallpipes, border pipes
Thanks for the beautiful music Karine and Dave. it's been a while since I've felt so emotional listening to a new album. Every lyric is so beautifully supported by the piano parts. Laura-Beth Salter
Just another Superb well delivered album by this wonderful versatile artist very well recorded produced its a must for anyone's collection. Nancys vocals are brilliant as ever..
stand out album. maz2
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