Anthony Woolcott - My Last Farewell To Stirling

from The People Have Songs - Volume 2 by Various Artists

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“The late Dave Alexander suggested this to me one night at the Glen. I’d asked him for suggestions and he said ‘Farewell to Stirling’ without batting an eye.”

This is one of relatively few transportation ballads from Scotland, and it’s certainly a popular one – see Anthony, Judy and Miguel’s album ‘Triantan’ for another version.

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No lark in transport mounts the sky
Or leaves with early plaintive cry
But I will bid a last goodbye
My last farewell to Stirling, oh

Though far away, my heart’s with you
Our youthful hours upon wings they flew
But I will bid a last adieu
My last farewell to Stirling, oh

No more I’ll meet you in the dark
Or go with you to the king’s park
Or raise the hare from out their flap
When I go far from Stirling, oh

No more I’ll wander through the glen
Disturb the roost of the pheasant hen
Or chase the rabbits to their den
When I go far from Stirling, oh

So fare thee well, my Jeannie dear
For you I’ll shed a bitter tear
I hope you find another, dear
When I go far from Stirling, oh

So fare thee well, for I am bound
For twenty years to Van Dieman’s Land
But think on me and what I’ve done
When I go far from Stirling, oh

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from The People Have Songs - Volume 2, released August 14, 2020
traditional Scottish
sung by Anthony Woolcott

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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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