John McDermott - Comin' Thro' the Rye (Gin a Body) 2023

In our ongoing honouring of Robbie Burns, we present Comin' Thro' The Rye.
This version, with delightful harp and cello is a dramatic rendering of the old scottish tune from John. Enjoy!
G. W. Napier, in an 1876 Notes and Queries, wrote:
"The original words of "Comin' thro' the rye" cannot be satisfactorily traced. There are many different versions of the song. The version which is now to be found in the Works of Burns is the one given in Johnson's Museum, which passed through the hands of Burns; but the song itself, in some form or other, was known long before Burns."
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John McDermott is a platinum selling Scottish-Canadian tenor who has been featured on CBC and PBS television networks. John has toured extensively throughout the world, releasing more than 40 albums over a successful 23+ year career.
Lyrics:
Gin a body meet a body
Comin' thro' the rye
Gin a body kiss a body
Need a body cry?
Chorus:
Ilka lassie has her laddie
Nane, they say, hae I
Yet a' the lads they smile at me
When comin' thro' the rye.
Gin a body meet a body
Comin' frae the town
Gin a body kiss a body
Need a body frown?
(Chorus)
'Mang the train there is a swain
I dearly lo'e myself
But what his name or whaur his hame
I dinna care tae tell
(Chorus)
John McDermott is a platinum selling Scottish-Canadian tenor who has been featured on CBC and PBS television networks. John has toured extensively throughout the world, releasing more than 40 albums over a successful 23+ year career.