Loch Lomond - Peter Hollens

Forgotten Scottish Melody Brought Back To Life - Loch Lomond

In Honor of Robert Burns' Birthday: Loch Lomond. Made by 44 Tracks of the human voice.

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Mixed: Ed Boyer
Arr: Tom Anderson
Video: Fifgen Films
Mastering: Dave Sperandio

LYRICS:
By yon bonnie banks and by yon bonnie braes,
Where the sun shines bright on Loch Lomond,
Where me and my true love were ever wont to gae,
On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond.

Chorus:
O ye'll tak' the high road, and I'll tak' the low road,
And I'll be in Scotland afore ye,
But me and my true love will never meet again,
On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond.

'Twas there that we parted, in yon shady glen,
On the steep, steep side o' Ben Lomond,
Where in purple hue, the hieland hills we view,
And the moon coming out in the gloaming.

Chorus

The wee birdies sing and the wildflowers spring,
And in sunshine the waters are sleeping.
But the broken heart it kens, nae second spring again,
Though the waeful may cease frae their grieving.

Help us caption & translate this video!

[jonathandelmater]

I sang this song at my wife's funeral. I used Peter's vocals as a guide to practice and made it through. Though I and my true love will never meet again I thank you for having this here so that I could honor my love in song one last time.

[sunnyseacat]

Wonderful, soothing vocals. Hearing this for the first time in 2024. The human voice is timeless as in this recording.

[ronaldstewart]

think a lot of you aren't aware of the story of this song. The song is about 2 imprisoned soldiers in England, 1 was to be beheaded, the other was sent back to Scotland as a free man.


This is why the song goes, "you take the high road and I'll take the low", the low road is what we call being dead sometimes. The high road is over the hills. Then the next line is "and I'll be in Scotland before you" meaning he's going to be in heaven/Scotland.



Its about the battle of Culloden in the 1700s.



We sing it at weddings, funerals and any chance we can at parties. It's to let the English and the rest of the world know that we will always be free as long as we have Scotland in our hearts.

[amandaschmidt]

This is my Scottish grandmothers favorite song. She is 95 born in Glasgow, she cried happy tears hearing your version. Thank you for making a Highland lass feel happy again.

[tjhunny]

Have you ever heard a song that makes you miss a place you’ve never been? Miss a love you’ve never had...? That’s what this song does for me.

[TheDanishDragon]

My grandpa passed away a few days ago and it has been really hard. I went through our past messages online and stumbled upon a link he sent me a few years ago to this video. Ive loved and listened to this version of the song for years and I had completely forgotten that my grandpa did too. Listening to it now helps with the healing. Thank you ❤️

[parkertech]

“Where me and my true love will never meet again”

That hurt

[susanbraisby]

Enjoying the music while sitting at the shores of Loch Lomond on our Scottish road trip. Thanks for the song

[laurascott]

I'm scottish and hearing this song touches my heart as no one ever covers a Scottish tune. Loved this Xx

[jadonberg]

I'm a civil war reencator. We are the 79th New York Highlanders. Every night we will sit around the fire and sing good Scottish songs, this is one of my favorites. And it's so great

[elianderson]

I'm in Loch lomond right now and this song is probably the most peaceful song in existence and the story behind it and the lyrics is so breathtaking

[Strausstown]

My twin sons just performed this piece as a duet for high school solo/ensemble. They are 15 years old. They made me cry...so does this version. Wow!

[GregorMilneVideos]

being Scottish this song makes me very happy and it's very close to my heart

[paulettewiens]

My father was born in Aberdeen Scotland and I remember as a child hearing him sing his songs from Scotland and this was one of them. Thanks for the memory.

[carlismartinspivey]

I played this for my grandfather just before he passed. It will always be on my playlist.

[robertflor]

Really love this version. I traveled Scotland some years ago, driving from Inverness around the lochs, hiking in the Aviemore area. I went to Culloden in recognition the of battle. Reminded me of Gettysburg. Beautiful country and enjoyed talking with the people.

[BigDsx]

My grandfather is from Scotland and is about to pass any time. I played this song for him today as he knows this song well.

[garyhieronymus]

My eyes fill with tears at this song, thinking of the Brave lads who charged into the mouth of English Cannon at Culloden Moor for Scotland and freedom. May they R.I. P.

[angeliquehoward]

My mother sang this song to me while going to sleep for as long as I can remember. I’ve sang it to my children and now grandchildren. 💛

[josephokane-ou]

Simply beautiful. Scotland's answer to Danny boy. Two living songs that are timeless and better with each listen. Thanks Peter