Cruel Brother lyrics

There were three ladies played at ball

Hey awa' wi the lindsay o

But a knicht came by, played ower them all

Doon by Greenwood side e' o

Fair sir and ye my favour win

Hey awa' wi the lindsay o'

Ye maun gain consent ower all ma kin

Doon by Greenwood side e' o

He gaint consent frae all her kin

Hey awa' wi' the lindsay o

He forgot tae speak tae her brother John

Doon by Greenwood side e' o

John took a knife baith lang an sharp

Hey awa' wi the lindsay o

He stabbed the bonnie bride richt tae har hart

Doon by Greenwood side e' o

Oh lead me tae yon low low hill

Hey awa' wi the lindsay o

Well lay me doon and I'll mak my will

Doon by Greenwood side e' o

What will ye gie tae yer brother John

Hey awa' wi' the lindsay o'

The gallows tree for tae hang him on

Doon by Greenwood side e' o