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Annan Water

from Turn Again by Triantan

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This is one of those traditional folk songs whose beauty brings the singer a joy somewhat contrasting with the tragedy it tells of.

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Oh Annan Water 's wondrous deep
And my love Annie 's wondrous bonny
I'm loath that she should wet her feet
Because I love her best of any
Go saddle for me the bonny grey mare
Go saddle her soon and make her ready
For I must cross that stream tonight
Or never more I'll see my lady

And woe betide you Annan Water
By night you are a gloomy river
And over you I'll build a bridge
That never more true love may sever

And he has ridden o'er field and fen
O'er moor and moss and many 's the mire
His spurs of steel were sore to bide
Sparks from the mare's hooves flew like fire
The mare flew on o'er moor and moss
And when she reached the Annan Water
She couldn't have ridden a furlong more
Had a thousand whips been laid upon her

Oh boatman come put off your boat!
Put off your boat for golden money
For I must cross that stream tonight
Or never more I'll see my lady
The sides are steep, the water's deep
From bank to brae the water 's pouring
And the bonny grey mare she sweats for fear
She stamps to hear the water's roaring

And he has tried to swim that stream
And he swam on both strong and steady
But the river was wide and strength did fail
And never more he’ll see his lady
And woe betide the willow wand
And woe betide the bush and briar
For they broke beneath her true love’s hand
When strength did fail and limbs did tire

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from Turn Again, released January 9, 2021
Words & Tune: Traditional Scottish

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Miguel Heatwole Sydney, Australia

Miguel’s a versatile singer, choral director & composer. His interests include folk & world music, political satire, the environment, trade unionism & the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. His songwriting embraces themes like peace & justice, the family cat, & visceral passionate attraction. His enthusiasm for recording community singing has let many people share the power of their songs. ... more

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