Learnt via Alison McMorland, from the singing of Willie Scott.
(Trad. arranged by Corrina Hewat)
lyrics
Oh but the hours rin fast awa, like the Kelvin tae the Clyde
Sin on its bonnie gowan banks I wooed thee for my bride
My ain dear love, sae sweet an young, sae artless and sae fair
Then love was a' the grief we kent, and you my only care
Time wears awa, time wears awa
An' winna let us be
It stole the wild rose frae my cheek
An' the blythe blink frae your ee
When woods were green an flooers fair, and you were a' my ain
I little reckoned what years would bring o' poortith, toil an pain
Some wayfu' hours hae flapped their wings, dark shadows ower oor lot
Sin like twa cushats o' a glen, we strayed in this dear spot
The voices o' oor happy days steal on oor dreams by night
An cherished memories rise and glow wi' their departed light
But still the birds and burnies sing their wildered melodies
As in the gowden dawn o' life when we were young and free
credits
from Big Like This,
released October 15, 2012
Lead Vocal: Corrina Hewat
supported by 7 fans who also own “Time Wears Awa'”
I recommend the video "Breabach (the making of) Ùrlar): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmJWn3wEwMw
Wonderful tune (live):
"Scotland's Winter / Farley Bridge" (on Breabach's CD "Bann") in a really incredible and emotionally touching presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okgjp-7k8x4
Also: The video by Breabach "Making of Bann" is good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJa0R96I8_8
I downloaded the CD "Bann" somewhere else, therefore the link is posted here. Werner Rohlfs
Celtic-inspired instrumentation, delicate harmonies, and reflective lyrics abound on the sisterly indie-folk duo's debut album. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 26, 2023