Lovely Lindsay (Leezie Lindsay)

Canadian folk singer Jesse Ferguson performs traditional Scottish ballad "Lovely Lindsay" (Child 226), in Scots "Leezie Lindsay." Chords and lyrics below.

Lovely Lindsay
(traditional [Child 226], arrang. J. Ferguson, 2024)

Chorus:
C Am
Will ye go to the Highlands, Lovely Lindsay?
C F
Will ye go to the Highlands with me?
G C Am
Will ye go to the Highlands, Lovely Lindsay,
F G C
me bride and me darling to be?

Interlude: F G C

V1.
To go to the Highlands with you, Sir,
I cannot see how that may be,
for I know not the lands that ye live in,
nor know I the lad who asks me.

V2.
O, lovely lass, ye must know little,
if it be that you do not know me;
for my name is Lord Ronald MacDonald,
a Chieftain of high degree.

V3.
She has kilted her coats of green satin.
She has kilted them up to her knee,
and she's off with Lord Ronald MacDonald,
his bride and his darling to be.

[doodeen]

What a lovely version.Thanks for the chords.Cheers Jim

[IronSights]

If not already nominated, Jesse Ferguson should be recognized by the Canadian Folk Music Awards. His talent is immense and certainly enduring. A national treasure, this man!

[melaniegro]

most beautiful rendition of this song ⚘

[conaltierney]

I've had a tough day but this is really calming, a lovely song

[douglasswicegood]

Jesse, this is absolutely beautiful! Love it!

[LindaMcPheeters]

Sooo beautiful! I’m such a fan, and I treasure each of your videos! Thank you, Jesse!🙏🏻🙏🏻

[dominikpokorny]

Very nice version of this lovely tune 👏

[johnharper]

I love this old song and your rendition.
on a broader note, I love how your voice has deepened and become even more filled with feeling and emotion.

[johnscott]

I've been watching your channel for a number of years here in Scotland, Jesse. You do a great job with keeping the old songs, tunes and culture very much alive. Well done!

[daxk]

Absolutely beautiful.
Everything you do.. Bard of Cornwall..