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Loch Lomond' |
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Loch Lomond' |
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(Bonnie Banks 0'
Loch Lomond')
The song refers to two of Bonnie Prince Charlie 's men left
behind in Carlisle after his retreat from England. One was to be
executed, the other released. The Spirit of the dead soldier
travelling by the 'low road' would reach Scotland before his
comrade, struggling over miles of high rugged country.
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| By yon bonnie banks and
by yon bonnie braes, Where the sun shines bright on Loch
Lomon'. Where me and my true love were ever wont to gae On the bonnie, bonnie banks 0' Loch Lomon'. Chorus: O ye'll tak' the high road and I'll tak' the low road, An' I'll be in Scotland afore ye; But me and my true love will never meet again On the bonnie, bonnie banks 0' Loch Lomon'. 'Twas there that we parted in yon shady glen, On the steep, steep side 0' Ben Lomon', Where in purple hue the Hieland hills we view, An' the moon comin' out in the gloamin' Chorus: 0 ye'll tak' the high road etc. The wee birdies sing and the wild flow'rs spring, And in sunshine the waters are sleepin'; But the broken heart it kens nae second spring, Tho' the waefu' may cease frae their greetin'. Chorns: 0 ye'll tak' the high road etc. |