Lyrics The Gypsy Laddie - The Tannahill Weavers

The Gypsy Laddie

There were three gypsies in a row
And oh but they were bonnie o
They sang sae sweet and sae complete
They’ve stolen the heart of a lady o
Laddie o
Laddie o
Follow the gypsy laddie o
It’s ye’ll tak' aff that silken goon
And put on this tartan plaidie o
And ye’ll come awa' this lee-lang-nicht
And follow the gypsy laddie o
Lord castles he’s cam hame at e’en
Enquiring for his lady o
The hounds is run the hawks is flown
And the gypsy’s awa' wi' yer lady o
Come saddle tae me the black the black
Mak haste and soon be ready o
For meat and drink i winna taste
Till i get back to my lady o
And he’s rode east and he’s rode west
Till he’s cam tae yonder boggie o
And there he spied the well faured maid
In the arms of the gypsy laddie o
Will ye come wi' me my honey and my heart
Will ye come wi' me my lady o
And i swear by the sword that hangs by my side
The black band ne’er shall steal ye o
I winnae come wi' you my honey and my heart
I winnae come wi' you my dearie o
Till i hae drank the breest i brewed
And that’s in the water o' the eerie o