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Craobh Nan Ubhal Bheir Mi Sgriob Do Thobar Mhoire
   
Credits: Traditional; arranged by Flora MacNeil
   
Appears On: Craobh Nan Ubhal
   
Language: Gŕidhlig (Scottish Gaelic)
   
Other Versions: "Tobar Mhoire" on Capercaillie's album Secret People
   

Lyrics: English Translation:
   
Bheir mi sgriob do Thobar Mhoire I shall take a trip to Tobermory
Far a bheil mo ghaol an comann To the company that I love
   
Sčist: Chorus (after each verse):
E o hi urabho o hi u E o hi urabho o hi u
E o hao ri ri E o hao ri ri
E o hao ri sna bho hu o E o hao ri sna bho hu o
E o hi urabho o hi u E o hi urabho o hi u
   
Far a bheil mo ghaol an comann To the company that I love
Luchd nan leadan 's nan cul donna The folk of the long flowing brown hair
   
Luchd nan leadan 's nan cul donna The folk of the long flowing brown hair
Dh'oladh am fion dearg na thonnan Who drink red wine in bumpers
   
Bheir mi sgriob dhan Lochaidh luachrach I shall take a trip to Achadh Luachrach
Far a bheil mo ghaol an t-uasal To my high-born lover
   
Far a bheil mo ghaol an t-uasal To my high-born lover
Gheibhinn cadal leat gun chluasag I would sleep with you with no pillow
   
Gheibhinn cadal leat gun chluasag I would sleep with you with no pillow
'S cul mo chinn am bac do ghuala And the back of my head in the crook of your shoulder