| (Eilidh Bhan) Music File Lesley Nelson |
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| The tune is an old Gaelic lullaby from the Celtic Lyre by Henry White. Whyte was a collector of Gaelic folk tunes around the end of the 19th century. The words are a translation by Malcolm MacFarlane. |
Ailie Bain o' the glen, Bonnie lassie, winsome lassie; Ailie Bain o' the glen, Wha' could help but lo'e her? Here wi' lips foretok'ning kisses, Waiting dull and wearie; 'Tis nae wonder my heart's wish is Quickly come my dearie. Ailie Bain o' the glen, Bonnie lassie, winsome lassie; Ailie Bain o' the glen, Wha' could help but lo'e her? A' the lads are daft aboot ye; A' the bardies praise ye; Were I ane mysel', I doubt na I'd gang rhymin' crazy. Ailie Bain o' the glen, Bonnie lassie, winsome lassie; Ailie Bain o' the glen, Wha' could help but lo'e her? On the cauld nichts tho' my plaidie Shelter'd us but sparely, Yet my partin' frae beside ye Seem'd tae come owre early. Ailie Bain o' the glen, Bonnie lassie, winsome lassie; Ailie Bain o' the glen, Wha' could help but lo'e her? What tho' monied cuifs endeavor Wi' their gowd tae lure ye; True tae me yer heart beats ever; Ne'er shall they secure ye! Ailie Bain o' the glen, Bonnie lassie, winsome lassie; Ailie Bain o' the glen, Wha' could help but lo'e her? |
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Seventy Scottish Songs See Bibliography for full information. |
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