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Seinn! O Ho Ro Seinn! A Ghaoil Saoil Am Faigh Mi Thu?
   
Credits: Traditional
   
Appears On: Seinn! O Ho Ro Seinn!
   
Language: Gàidhlig (Scottish Gaelic)
   
Other Versions: "A Ghaoil Saoil Am Faigh Mi Thu?" on Anna Murray's album Into Indigo
   

Lyrics: English Translation:
   
Sèist: Chorus (after each verse):
A ghaoil, saoil am faigh mi thu? Dear, I wonder if I shall win your hand
'Se d'fhaighinn dhèanadh slàn mi Having you for myself would make me well
A ghaoil, saoil am faigh mi thu? Dear, I wonder if I shall win your hand
   
Cha ghabh mi fhìn an tàillear I shall not take the tailor
Cha ghabh, cha ghabh, chan àill leam No, no, 'tis against my will
   
Cha ghabh mi fhìn an ceannaiche I shall not take the merchant
Bidh ealach de chuid chàich air He will be carrying a load of people's goods
   
Cha ghabh mi fhìn an tuathanach I shall not take the farmer
Bidh ruaig airson a'mhàil air He will be chasing the rent
   
Ach s'e mo ghaol an seòladair But my love is the sailor
Air long nam mòr chrann àrda On the ship with stout, tall masts