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The Broom of the Cowdenknowes

from Wings of Gold by The Quiggs

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A love song from the Scottish Borders. Sung by everyone most notably the legendary Archie Fisher.

"This song reminds me of many good nights with the Macs, Nick used to take the lead in this song and it's basically his version we sing here."
Stephen

lyrics

The Broom of the Cowdenknowes. (Trad)

Oh the broom, the bonnie bonnie broom
Broom of the Cowdenknowes
Fain would I be in my ain country
Herding my father's ewes

How blithe was I each morn to see
My lass come over the hill
She skipped the burn and ran to me
I met her with good will

She would oblige me every hour
could I but faithful be
She stole my heart could I refuse
whate'er she asked of me

Hard fate that I should banished be
Gang wearily and mourn
Because I loved the fairest lass
That ever yet was born

Fareweel, ye Cowdenknowes, Fareweel
Fareweel all pleasures there
To wander by her side again
Is all I crave or care

credits

from Wings of Gold, released November 1, 2020
Stephen Quigg: vocal, guitar
Pernille Quigg: vocal, guitar
Ian McCalman: bass

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The Quiggs Scotland, UK

The Quiggs are a Scottish/Danish folk duo consisting of the married couple Stephen and Pernille Quigg. Their preferred style of folk music keeps the accompaniment simple allowing the song to take centre stage. The duo has recorded 3 albums together and tour regular in the UK and Europe. ... more

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