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Braw Burn the Bridges

from Turn Again by Triantan

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A poignant song of parting and memory, by Roy Gullane from his album Not Only But Also, available elsewhere on Bandcamp.

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Bide a wee ye bonnie hours o’ sweet yestreen
Haud awa’ the thocht that e’er I will forget
Lang the wimplin wey unrowes afore my een?
And the mindin’ will be sweeter yet

Aye, the road was haudin’ frae the lass that I will aye remember
Braw burn the bridges far behind me in the rain
The leaves were changin’ tae the colour’s o’ the glowing embers
My heart lay waiting for the spring tae come again

Hae we rin the gless or daur we dream of mair
While as surely as the river meets the sea?
When the eastlin’s wind has blawn the forest bare
Will the pertin’ a’ the wider be?

Could I leeze me on your lousome face again
Gin the traivel’s turn should bring me tae your side
Fain would I nae langer steek my heart wi’ pain
Or lay curse upon the ocean wide

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Wait a while you lovely hours of sweet yesterday evening
Hold off the thought that I will ever forget
Long the winding way unrolls before my eyes
And remembering will be sweeter yet

Yes the road was leading from the lass that I will always remember
The bridges burn bravely far behind me in the rain
The leaves were changing to the colour of the glowing embers
My heart lay waiting for the spring to come again

Have we drained the glass or dare we dream of more?
While as surely as the river meets the sea
When the Eastern wind has blown the forest bare
Will the parting be all the wider?

Could I gaze upon your loving face again
If the travel’s turn should bring me to your side
Fain would I no longer stab my heart with pain
Or lay curse upon the ocean wide

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from Turn Again, released January 9, 2021
Words & Tune: Roy Gullane, 1990

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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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