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Gun Tàmh Nighean Donn A' Chuailein Rìomhaich
   
Credits: Traditional; arranged by Cliar
   
Appears On: Gun Tàmh
   
Language: Gàidhlig (Scottish Gaelic)
   

Lyrics: English Translation:
   
Sèist: Chorus (after each verse):
Nighean donn a' chuailein rìomhaich Brown-haired girl of the beautiful tresses
B' àlainn, uasal, buaidh do shinnsir Lovely, noble, triumph of your ancestry
Nighean donn a' chuailein rìomhaich Brown-haired girl of the beautiful tresses
Ghràdhaich mi do leannanachd I enjoy your courtship
   
'S ann a' fuireach thall 's na cluaintean Living yonder in the pastures
Tha nigh'n bhàn a rinn mo bhuaireadh Is the fair girl who has tempted me
Mach o ùr fhuil ghlan gun truailleadh Descended from flesh, fine, undefiled blood
Sìol nam buadh 's na lannaireachd From talented, radiant stock
   
An àm don bharrach a bhith brùchdadh When the top branches are bursting forth
Bhiodh na smeòraichean a' dùsgadh The thrushes would be wakening
Air bhàrr gheugan a' seinn ciùil On the ends of the branches, singing their songs
'S a' togail cliù mo leannain-sa About my love's renown
   
Thug mi cion 's chan fhaod mi àicheadh I gave my love and I cannot deny it
Do nigh'n duinn a' chuailein àlainn To the brown-haired girl of the lovely curls
'S mòr gum b' fheàrr bhith suidhe làmh rith' I would rather sit beside her
Na fìon Spàinnd' is caineal ann Than have Spanish wine with cinnamon