WILD MOUNTAIN THYME
Scottish song arranged, performed, recorded with
video creation and following notes by
Elspeth Nawrocki, from Moray, Scotland.
‘Wild Mountain Thyme’, also commonly known as ‘Will You Go Lassie Go’ is a classic Scottish song. It appears to go back to the early 1800’s and is from a poem called ‘The Braes of Balquhither’ by Robert Tannahill and Scottish composer Robert Archibald Smith. It has been recorded by a great many singers over the years including Rod Stewart, Joan Baez and The Corries.
Scroll down for link to backing track version, ukulele score and tab, MIDI flute and further activities. The following lyrics are as performed by Elspeth.
O the summer time has come
And the trees are sweetly blooming
And the Wild Mountain Thyme
Grows around the purple heather.
Will you go, lassie go?
And we'll all go together,
To pull Wild Mountain Thyme,
All around the bloomin’ heather.
Will you go, lassie go?
I will build my love a bower
By yon cool crystal fountain
And round it I will pile
All the wild flowers o’ the mountain
Will you go, lassie go?
I will range through the wilds
And the deep glens sae dreamy
And return with their spoils
Tae the bower o’ my dearie
Will you go, lassie go?
If my true love she’ll not come
Then I’ll surely find another
To pull Wild Mountain Thyme
All around the bloomin’ heather
Will you go, lassie go?
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