“When Fortune Turns Her Wheel”

Description

"Come, fill a glass, let's drink about... To meet ye a' ance mair, my friends, A sacred joy I feel, Though far awa I noo maun stray Till fortune turns her wheel." The singer has been betrayed by love and comrades, and bids farewell to Scotland and home

References

  1. Ord, pp. 180-181, "When Fortune Turns Her Wheel" (1 text)
  2. DT, FORTRNWH*
  3. Roud #3798
  4. BI, Ord180

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1930 (Ord)
Keywords: parting drink
Found in: Britain(Scotland)