| An Eriskay Love Lilt (original) | An Eriskay Love Lilt (translation) |
|---|---|
| Bheir mi oh a ro van oh;bheir mi oh a ro van e. | I will give oh a ro van oh; |
| Bheir mi oh a ro ho! | I'll give oh a ro ho! |
| Sad and I without thee. | Sad and I without thee. |
| When I’m lonely dear white heart;Black the night or wild the sea, | When I’m lonely dear white heart; Black the night or wild the sea, |
| By love’s light my foot finds the old path way to thee. | By love’s light my foot finds the old path way to thee. |
| cho. | cho. |
| Thou art music of my heart;Harp of joy oh cush mo cree | Thou art music of my heart; Harp of joy oh cush mo cree |
| Moon of guidance by night;light the pathway to thee. | Moon of guidance by night; light the pathway to thee. |
| cho. | cho. |
