“The Exiled Crofter's Lament”
Description
"We're awa, we're awa frae the auld country, To a far awa land, far o'er the sea." "In the wee crofter's garden... nae crofters' families appear on the scene... They are chased ower the ocean that sportsmen may reign." The singer wishes he were home
Notes
Obviously a composed item about the Highland Clearances, and probably not traditional -- but surprisingly effective. - RBW
References
- Ord, p. 366, "The Exiled Crofter's Lament" (1 text)
- Roud #4597
- BI, Ord366