Tannahill Weavers - I Once Loved a Lass video free download
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Duration: 03:54
Uploaded: 2008/12/23
LYRICS:
I once loved a lass, I loved her sae weel
I hated all others that thought o' her ill
But noo she's rewarded me weel for my love
She has gone tae be wed tae another
I saw my love into the church go
Wi' bridegroom and brides maidens they made a fine show
And I followed on wi' my heart fu' o' woe
She was gone tae be wed tae another
I saw my love sit doon tae dine
I sat doon beside her and poured oot the wine
I drank tae that lassie that should hae been mine
Even though she was wed tae another
Oh dig me my grave and dig it sae deep
And cover me ower wi' flooers sae sweet
It's I'll lay me doon and I'll tak' a lang sleep
Aye and maybe in time I'll forget her
Comments
9 years ago
nita kinney
I once heard a final verse to this that went something like ." I turned to the groom and him I did greet. She's slept in my bed not once twice or thrice. She's just my old sheet, now you've got her." I laughed. Sad as he was, he was not too sad to destroy her grooms trust and their future happiness.10 years ago
outoftouch
Thanks for the info- always good to know about history and symbols.10 years ago
Angus Fraser
After a bunch of research, I found it's actually about a forbidden love between a member of Clan Fraser and a rival clan. In some versions, there is a verse that talks about the men of the forest, which is roughly what the Frasers are called in gaelic, and the strawberries that sail/grow in the salt sea are the three strawberries on the Fraser shield, and the ship that sails the forest is the Fraser Clan.11 years ago
JohnnyLadd
I believe it to be a Border Ballad, both English and Scottish. Written in the age (13th to 17th century) when sheep and cattle were stolen (reived) from over the border whichever side one was on.12 years ago
nita kinney
There is a body of songs that are common throughout the British Isles, including Ireland. This is one of them. Kevin Coniff does a nice rendition called Three Weeks Before Easter.12 years ago
neoconvers
How comes no one has posted Lady Mary Ann? It's in the same record that Farewell to Fiunary. I can't post it myself cos I have it only in an old LP and I don't have the equipment. Have you tried? Is there some problem with that song? Very beatiful cover12 years ago
Angus Fraser
@anglinthemtns I'm pretty sure it's Scottish, but on the internet anyone can say anything came from anywhere.12 years ago
john duncan
Hi, thanks for that information, good to hear from you, Slainte, John Duncan.12 years ago
MyMoppet52
@MrJohnmduncan Hello. I love this song and see you do also. It has been around since 1680 and probably before that. The articles I have looked up say it is probably older than that, but they have the written transcription from that year. All of the articles left out whether it was Irish, Scotch, English. I know it as The False Bride and like Rebecca Hall's version but it is also known as The Week Before Easter & I Courted a Wee Lass. This doesn't clear up much, but it's been around a long time.12 years ago
MyMoppet52
I know this song as The False Bride. I've looked it up and it was first put in a collection book in 1904. They have found written transcription papers from 1680. Many think this song is older than 300 years. I like Rebecca Hall's version so very much. This date of 1680 precedes Tannahill Weavers, Rebecca Hall, Pentangle, and Slainte. The several articles I read did NOT say whether it was Scottish, English, Irish. The articles all said "an old tradional folksong." It's beautiful no matter what.13 years ago
john duncan
A really good version oh the song,its still Scottish,SLAINTE.13 years ago
throggle
The choral singing in the 4th verse is brilliant. I've loved this band for as long as I can remember (about 30 years :)13 years ago
claymohr
The Tannahill Weavers are an amazing band - the lineup of Roy, Phil, Alan and Dougie was incredible. Alan's piping completely changed the face of what recorded Scottish folk music "was" and what it has become today. I miss hearing Alan :(13 years ago
Ylvie62
saw T.W years ago live at the scotish-folk-festival in munich....love them13 years ago
maraminnow
This is my second favorite of theirs for a slow ballad; how about yon rosy briar? Memories of going to see them years ago. Thanks for posting it.13 years ago
Dayepipes
@Joe41272 I've always regarded this as a remarkable recording. This and their alternate tune version of "Auld Lang Syne."14 years ago
killiekentman
still going strong today , brilliant to see live.14 years ago
Bob Stewart
It is a Scottish song dating back to 1780. Had it in a collection of songs from that period14 years ago
outoftouch
I did not know it was English in origin- I thought it was Scottish. Maybe someone can comment on what is actually correct or not (if possible). However this version is with the Scottish wording/accents in English. Thanks.14 years ago
Mandolin Jim
An excellent English folk song - I take it that it has spread to Scotland too, or was it redone in a Scottish style?Related Videos
