Life in Newburgh on Ythan

By Talpa

Roamin' in the Gloamin'

I've seen lots of bonnie lassies travellin' far and wide, 
But my heart is centred noo on bonnie Kate McBride; 
And altho' I'm no a chap that throws a word away, 
I'm surprised mysel' at times at a' I've got to say

Chorus: 
Roamin' in the gloamin' on the bonnie banks o' Clyde, 
Roamin' in the gloamin' wi' ma lassie by ma side, 
When the sun has gone to rest, that's the time that I like best, 
O, it's lovely roamin' in the gloamin'!

One nicht in the gloamin' we were trippin' side by side. 
I kissed her twice, and asked her once if she would be my bride; 
She was shy, and so was I, we were baith the same, 
But I got brave and braver on the journey comin' hame. 
Chorus:

Last nicht efter strollin' we got hame at half-past nine. 
Sittin' at the kitchen fire I asked her to be mine. 
When she promised I got up and danced the Hielan' Fling; 
I've just been to the jewellers and I've picked a nice wee ring. 
Chorus:

Sir Harry Lauder 1911

This glorious gloaming was the first colour in the sky that we have seen today. From dawn to gloaming the sky had been darkly grey and the rain fell without pause.

If you can stand it, then you can listen to Sir Harry in full flow!

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