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Seinn! O Ho Ro Seinn! Cha Dirich Mi'n Gleannan
   
Credits : S. MacInnes
   
Appears On : Seinn! O Ho Ro Seinn!
   
Language : Gàidhlig (Scottish Gaelic)
   

Lyrics : English Translation :
   
Sèist : Chorus (after each verse) :
Ho rionn ò, gu dè nì mi Ho rionn o, what shall I do?
'S nach dìrich mi'n gleannan When I cannot ascend the glen
Ho rionn ò, gu dè nì mi Ho rionn o, what shall I do?
   
Cha dìrich mi'm bruthach I shall not climb the brae
Chaidh mo shiubhal am maillead My walking has slowed down
   
Cha dìrich mi'n cruadhlach I shall not climb the hard, strong ground
Le fuaim na cloich-mheallain With the noise of hailstones
   
Cha dìrich mi mhòinteach I shall not ascend the moor
Rinn an t-òigear mo mhealladh The young man has deceived me
   
Gus an cluinn mi do rèiteach Until I hear that you have proposed
Bidh mi'n dè air do leanail I shall be keen to follow you
   
Gus an cluinn mi do phòsadh Until I hear of your marriage
Bidh mi'n dùil ri do bhanais I shall expect your wedding reception