The Corrie Folk Trio With Paddie Bell --- O Waly Waly

Another very rare song

[@Adam-ie5wy]

O Waly, waly (a lament - "woe is me") up the bank,
And waly, waly doun the brae (hill),
And waly, waly, yon burn-side (riverside),
Where I and my love wont to gae.
I lean'd my back into an aik (oak),
I thocht it was a trusty tree;
But first it bow'd, and syne (soon) it brak (broke),
Sae my true love did lightly me.
Now Arthur Seat shall be my bed,
The sheets shall ne'er be fyl'd by me,
Saint Anton's well shall be my drink,
Since my true love has forsaken me.
Martinmas wind, when wilt thou blaw (blow),
And shake the green leaves off the tree?
O gentle death, when wilt thou come?
For of my life I am weary.

[@Planxti]

What a great voice Paddy had! Lovely song-thanks Linda-

[@FromHolbergsTime]

A marvelous version of this traditional song! A treasure which does not fade in time.
Glenn

[@TheDustysix]

there was a kingston trio recording of " the river is wide". it was removed much to my loss . if one can find it, it was a wonderful song.

[@MDBellamy]

What a brilliant way to wake up and start a new day! Now I can die happy and go to heaven. Thank you, Linda, for posting this superb performance by Paddie.

[@LindsayCurran]

I'm with MDBellamy! Lovely Lovely Linda! Thanks for posting!!

[@ceanadach]

Nice,
Had heard this afore,just not from the boys and Paddie.
Lovely!
Tnx
:)

[@faville]

Thanks for posting with the original Waly Waly lyrics. Most of the versions of this are the Water is Wide lyrics still labeled Waly Waly.

[@papanomidokoro]

Beautiful. :)

[@keltickev27]

Well done again. This really shows off Paddy's voice. Where do you get them!
;o)