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This one is a traditional Scottish folk tune and I am dedicating it to Feter. His help and participation on this site is beyond peer (and thats saying something because the folk here are great). It is done with heartfelt emotions as it is about another expatriate and the longing for him to return to his country and people, We all hope Feter is one day back home in a new, vibrant and safe Iraq. Our prayer is that he would be recognized as one of the preeminent folk artists of his country. I know I think of him that way. "Will ye no come back again?"
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Lyrics
Bonny Charlie (Will Ye No Come Back Again)
Bonny Charlie's noo awa'
Safely o'er the friendly main,
Many's the heart will break in twa,
Should he ne'er come back again.
Will ye no come back again?
Will ye no come back again?
Better loved ye canna be.
Will ye no come back again?
When ere I here the blackbird sing,
Unto the evenings sinking down.
A thrush that makes the woods to ring,
To me there is no other sound.
&c
Many's the gallant soldier fought,
Many's the gallant chief did fall,
Death itself was dearly bought,
All for Scotland's King and Lord.
&c
Sweet's the laverock's note and lang,
Liltin' wildly up the glen
But aye to me he sings one song,
"Will ye no come back again?"
&c
Bonny Charlie's noo awa'
Safely o'er the friendly main,
Many's the heart will break in twa,
Should he ne'er come back again.
Will ye no come back again?
Will ye no come back again?
Better loved ye canna be.
Will ye no come back again?
When ere I here the blackbird sing,
Unto the evenings sinking down.
A thrush that makes the woods to ring,
To me there is no other sound.
&c
Many's the gallant soldier fought,
Many's the gallant chief did fall,
Death itself was dearly bought,
All for Scotland's King and Lord.
&c
Sweet's the laverock's note and lang,
Liltin' wildly up the glen
But aye to me he sings one song,
"Will ye no come back again?"
&c
Feter
this is a very touchy one my friend , this is a true
charm ..you are a great folky heart Stephen .
the singing (the accent) .you just left me speechless
just one thing to tell ...I dont want to go back ..
I m heading where my heart is ..so please prayers
to be sent this way ...with great appreciations and
thankfullness to ALL ... God Bless !!