“The Gallant Shearers”
Description
As autumn brings on the shearing, the singer asks, "Bonnie lassie, will ye gang... To join yon band of shearers?" He promises to work hard for her -- e.g. if it is dry, he will still love her; if it is hot, he will still work, and she will remain his
Notes
This song and "The Band o Shearers" share a chorus and a theme, and are undoubtedly connected, though it's not clear which is older. But the feel of the verses is different enough that I follow Ord in splitting them, as does Roud. - RBW
Cross references
- cf. "The Band o' Shearers" (chorus)
References
- Ord, p. 267, "The Gallant Shearers" (1 text)
- Roud #5593
- BI, Ord267