Henrik Norbeck's Song Lyrics

Mountain Streams, The

Mountain Streams Where the Moorcocks Crow, The
Sheet Music (and more information about this song)

With my dog and gun through the blooming heather,
To seek for pastime I took my way,
Where I spied a lovely fair maid,
And her charms invited me a while to stay.
I said: My dear, you will find that I love you,
Tell me your dwelling, and your name also.
Excuse my name, and you'll find my dwelling near
The mountain streams where the moorcocks crow.

I said: My dear, if you'll wed a rover,
My former raking I will leave aside.
Here is my hand, and I'll pledge my honour,
And if you'll prove constant, I'll make you my bride.
But if my parents knew that I loved a rover,
Great afflictions I would undergo,
So I'll stay at home for another season near
The mountain streams where the moorcocks crow.

Farewell thee darling for another season,
I hope we'll meet again in yon moorland vale.
And when we meet, we'll embrace each other.
I will pay attention to your lovesick tale.
Then it's hand in hand we'll join together,
And I will take you to yon harbour low,
Where the linnet sings her note so pleasing near
The mountain streams where the moorcocks crow.

Discography: De Danann I (Dolores Keane)
Paddy Tunney

History: Slow, free rhythm

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