“Miller Tae My Trade”
Description
The singer reports, "I am a miller tae my trade... And mony a bag of meal I've made, And mony a lassie I hae laid." He describes one night on which a girl came to his mill and sought his services. (They end up being married)
Recordings
- John McDonald, "The Buchan Miller" (on FSB3)
- Davie Stewart, "I Am a Miller To My Trade" (on Voice05)
References
- Kennedy 218, "The Buchan Miller" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Creighton-Maritime, p. 31, "The Miller" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, MILLTRAD
- Roud #888
- BI, K218