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(18) Page 218 - My Harry was a gallant gay
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My Harry was a Gallant gay.
Tune, Highlander's Lament.
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nowhes barufhd far awa, I'll never fee him back a_ gain. O for him
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When a' the lave gae to their bed,
— I wander dowie up the glen;
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And ay I wifh him back again.
Highland Harry back again. O for him &c.
B O were forne villains hangit high,
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My Highlan Harry back again.
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The Highland Character
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heath cover'd mountains of Scotia we come,Where the Romans endeavourd our
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