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Lady Beauty Bright (solo)

from Celtic Cross by Gillie Mc Pherson

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Traditional arranged by Gillie

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Once I courted a lady beauty bright,
I courted her by day, I courted her by night.
I courted her for love and love I did obtain.
I didn’t have no right nor reason to complain.

When her own parents came for to know
They locked her up so tight, they kept her so secure .
They locked her up so tight they kept her so secure,
I didn’t get the sight of my dear any more.

I resolved to the army to go
To see if I could forget my love or no.
When I got there the army shone so Bright
Put me in fresh mind of my own hearts delight.

For seven long years I served the King of Rome,
At the end of seven years I returned to my home .
My heart so full of love , my eyes so full of tears,
Oh what would I give to be with my dear.

I resolved to her parents house to go
To see if my love forgot me or no.
When I got there her mother wept and cried
Said my daughter loved you dearly and for your sake she died.

Me like a mad man was struck and was slain
Tears rolled down my cheeks like rain
Oh my grief, I cannot bear,
My true love is in her grave and I long to be there.

When I arose to my senses again ;
I picked up a pen and I wrote down this saying
Come young and old wherever you may be
Don’t pity my misfortune, my sad misery.

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from Celtic Cross, released June 1, 2000

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Gillie Mc Pherson France

Gillie Mc Pherson has been singing for over 40 years.
Born in Belfast, she was influenced by Blues and Irish Traditional music. She organized folk sessions in Belfast. She then left for London in the 70's where she played Rock, Folk and Jazz. She also presented a serie on BBC channel called "Gillie".
She then moved to France to build a Rock and Blues band, and a traditional folk band. ... more

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