The Trooper And The Maid

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Performed by The Claire Hastings Band at Claire's album launch in Glasgow, May 2016.

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This song is in the Scots language. Here are the lyrics:

The Trooper and the Maid

A trooper lad cam’ here last nicht
Wi’ ridin’ he was weary
A trooper lad cam’ here last nicht
When the moon shone bricht and clearly

Chorus
Bonnie lassie I’ll lie near ye noo
Bonnie lassie I’ll lie near ye
An I’ll gar a' yer ribbons reel
Or the morning ere I leave ye

She’s ta’en his heich horse by the heid
An’ she’s led him tae the stable
She’s gi’en him corn an’ hay till ate
As muckle as he was able

She’s ta’en the trooper by the han’
An’ she’s led him tae her chamber
She’s gi’en him breid an’ wine tae drink
An’ the wine it was like amber

She’s made her bed baith lang an’ wide
An’ she’s made it like a lady
She’s ta’en her coatie ower her heid
Says ‘Trooper are ye ready?’

He’s ta’en aff his big top coat
Likewise his hat an’ feather
He’s ta’en his broadsword fae his side
An’ noo he’s doon aside her

They hadna’ been but an oor in bed
An oor an half a quarter
When the drums cam’ beatin up the toon
An’ ilka beat was faster

It’s ‘Up, up’ an oor curnel cries
It’s ‘Up, up an’ awa’ then’
It’s ‘Up, up’ oor curnel cries
For the morn it is oor battle day!

She’s tae’en her cloakie ower her heid
An’ she’s followed him doon tae Stirlin’
She’s grown sae fu’ an’ she couldna boo
An’ they left her in Dunfermline

‘Bonnie lassie I maun leave ye noo
Bonnie lassie I maun leave ye
An’ oh but it does grieve me sair
That ever I lay sae near ye'

It’s ‘when will ye come back again
My ain dear trooper laddie
When will ye come back again
An be your bairnie’s daddy?’

‘O haud your tongue my bonnie lass
Ne’er let this partin grieve ye
When heather cowes grow ousen bows
Bonnie lass I’ll come an’ see ye’

Cheese an’ breid for carles an’ dames,
Corn an’ hay for horses
Cups o’ tea for auld maids
Bonnie lads for bonnie lassies

Claire Hastings
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2015

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Her accent alone is enough to make me fight a duel in her honor

dorkmax
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"For years ive taking whatever i could not giving a tinkers curse of who i hurt. Now with riches and gold, not feeling any wiser than when i left home. Now there's not a single man or woman i love standing beside me." Edward Kenway

IlMemetor
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Thumbs up if you think songs like these should earn more publicity!

CJ_Fx
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I just find her accent too adorable...Somewhat calms me down.

CardizoneSemblance
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How does this not have millions of views? Amazing!

Chamerlengo
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Amazing. This should have a billion million views...

wreyjm
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I'm from India and listening to her gives me nostalgia of 1700s lol

asmitsharma
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was born in the US, yet hearing her voice makes me homesick

damiencook
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This song actually just brought me to tears. Claire’s intonations and accent combined with the song’s meaning really hit hard rn. Absolutely stunning performance.

taurusthebull
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Great cover of a great song. I especially like the guy playing the accordeon. He is so good!

NKcell
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I cry every time I listen. This song is the lost part of my soul.

newgotham
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Beautifully sung Claire and the band is top notch. First that I've heard of ye but I'll be back for more. :) Also, I thank ye for posting the lyrics in the comments.

quailstudios
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Easily the best rendition i have heard of this! Wonderful.

jon
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You know, some people enjoy the sound of an English accent on anyone, I prefer the Scottish accent on a lady. A scottish accent on a man sounds awesome, but a Scottish lady? That is music to me ears.

JoshConder
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I love your accent so much, and you sing amazing!

Frosty-fjys
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Probably the best cover of the song, lost count of how many times i have replayed the video.

ushnishtaher
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Once again, an awesome performance by you and your band. Your guitar player does a stunning job of varying chords and percussive strumming.. Love it. Cheers.

bobmaclean
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Guitar girls face when that "when heather cowes grow ousen bows" line pops up is pretty great lmao

wikidklown
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Why the fuck did i take that long to discover this?? Holy fuck, the best version i've heard so far..

heitorguimaraesrocha
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Brilliant performance. One of the best renditions I've heard of this song. Beautiful lassies too. 👏👏

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