Song Description

Song about passioned happy love among the barley. Celtic, folk, pop, catchy, very melodic.

Lyrics

Rigs o'Barley.

Lyrics by Robert Burns.

1

It was upon a Lammas night
When corn rigs are bonnie,
Beneath the moon's unclouded light
I held awa' to Annie.

The time flew by wi' tentless heed
'Till 'tween the late and early,
Wi' sma' persuasion she agreed
To see me thro' the barley.

Chorus:

Corn Rigs an' barley rigs,
An' corn rigs are bonnie:
I'll ne'er forget that happy night
Amang the rigs wi' Annie.

2

The sky was blue, the wind was still,
The moon was shining clearly.
I set her down wi' right good will
Amang the rigs o' barley.

I ken't her heart, was a' my ain.
I lov'd her most sincerely.
I kiss'd her owre and owre again
Amang the rigs o' barley.

Chorus.

3

I locked her in my fond embrace.
Her heart was beatin' rarely.
My blessing on that happy place
Amang the rigs o' barley.

But by the moon and stars so bright
That shone that hour so clearly,
She aye shall bless that happy night
Amang the rigs of barley.

Chorus.

4

I hae been blythe wi' comrades dear;
I hae been merry drinkin';
I hae been joyful gath'rin' gear;
I hae been happy thinkin'.

But a' the pleasures e'er I saw
Tho' three times doubled fairly,
That happy night was worth them a'
Amang the rigs wi' Annie.

Chorus.