The Barnyards of Delgaty

from No Strangers Here by SixMileBridge

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In 1967 Ewan MacColl wrote: "It was the custom in northeast Scotland for a ploughman to be hired by the season at seasonal hiring fairs. During their period of service, the ploughmen slept in sheds (bothies) usually situated some distance from the main farm building. When the day's work was done and the evening meal finished, the ploughmen would often amuse themselves by singing and making up songs. In this way, an enormous repertoire of bothy songs was created. The Barnyards of Delgaty is a perfect example of the species." (Reprint, Sing Out 10, 216)

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as i came in by turra market
turra market for to fee
i fell in wi' a farmer chiel
the barnyards of delgaty

lintin addie toorin addie
lintin addie toorin ee
lintin lowrin lowrin lowrin
the barnyards of delgaty

he promised me the ae best pair
that e’er i set my e'en upon
when i gaed to the barnyards
there was naething there but skin and bone

the auld black horse sat on its rump
the auld white mare lay on her wime
and for all that i could hup and crack
they wouldna rise at yokin' time

when i gae to the kirk on sunday
many's the bonnie lass i see
sitting by her faither's side
and winkin o'er the pews at me

i can drink and no be drunk
i can fecht and no be slain
i can lie wi another man's lass
and aye be welcome to my ain

noo my candle is brunt oot
my snotter's fairly on the wane
sae fare ye weel ye barnyards
ye'll never catch me here again

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from No Strangers Here, released July 11, 2000

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Maggie Drennon New York, New York

Maggie Drennon is a premiere voice in Celtic singing, a long standing influence in folk music. She was a founding member of Ceili's Muse in 1989, and SixMileBridge in 1997

Now, with a solo performance that is meaningful yet lighthearted, she is deeply devoted to sharing Celtic traditions with American audiences.

Most importantly she brings us the soaring voice that will inspire your heart! ... more

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