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SG1501

Gràdh geal mo chridhe

(The bright love of my heart)

traditional Gaelic words and tune

arranged by Sheena Phillips
for soprano, alto, tenor and bass chorus
with tenor solo

SATB performance time approx 2m 30s

Arranger's note

This is a beautiful, slow and heartfelt song, widely known as the Eriskay Love Lilt, or by its anglicised refrain - 'ver mi o, ro van o'.


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Words

Gràdh geal mo chridhe

Bheir mi o ro bhan o
Bheir mi o ro bhan i
Bheir mi o ru o ho
'S mi tha brònach 's tu m' dhìth.

'S iomadh oidhche fliuch is fuar
Ghabh mi cuairt is mi leam-fhìn
Gus an d'rainig mi 'n t-àit'
Far an robh gràdh geal mo chridhe

'Na mo chlarsach cha robh ceòl
'Na mo mheòirean cha robh àgh
Rinn do phògsa mo leòn
Fhuair mi eòlas air dàn.

traditional Gaelic song


Translation

Tra la / hey nonny no etc ...
I am so sad and needing you.

It's many a wet cold night
I journeyed all alone
Until I reached the place
Where the bright love of my heart was.

In my harp there was no music
In my fingers no ability
Your very kiss made my wound
I became acquainted with poetry

Canasg editors


Full pronunciation guide provided

Price per copy £1.30 ($2.00)

Note: This price is for the first 20 licensed copies of the song, further copies cost only 25% of this price.



Companion pieces

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