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An Nochd Is Trom Tha Mo Cheum [listen: mp3] [read english version] Fonn: An nochd is trom tha mo cheum Gura mis' tha fo mhulad Tha 'ad 'nan sìneadh 's na càrnan Bha m'athair ann 's mo mhàthair 'S tric a thug 'ad dhomh preasant Cha n-eil fàth dhomh bhith 'gan ionndrainn Gur h-iomadh piuthar tha gun bhràthair Beannachd Dhia dha 'n anam Cha n-eil mise 'ga aicheadh Known on both sides of Inverness County, I haven’t been able
to find a
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Tonight My Step is
Heavy Chorus: Tonight my step is heavy. A tear drips from
my cheek. I am cheerless resting on my elbow in Glen Cuaicheadh. They lie stretched under the cairns, my beloved people who kept us. My father and mother were there and tall Ranald of the curling tresses. As I stood by their shoulder, they often gave me a gift. There is no reason for me lament them. Their shades have been covered with dirt. Many a sister is without a brother and sometimes pained by sorrow. God's blessing on their souls. The King of Angels has tempted them away. I am not denying that this is the knot that cannot be
undone. Known on both sides of Inverness County, I haven’t been able to find a published version of this song. The words and air were supplied by Johnny Williams (Seonaidh Aonghais Bhig), a close neighbour and outstanding singer. The Williams' household was known in the Melford district (Crìochan Bràigh na h-Aibhne) for Gaelic songs and tradition. Jim Watson and I spent an April morning with Johnny as he sang and recited the song's words: the more memorable for his new lambs playing outside. Johnny called the song type marbh-fhonn (dirge).
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