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Griogal Cridhe

by Tiffany Schaefer

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Traditional Scottish Lament by Mór Chaimbeul (Marion Campbell), widow of Griogair Ruadh Mac Griogair (Gregor the Red MacGregor) 1541–1570, the chief of Clan MacGregor.

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English:

Beloved Gregor

Many a night whether wet or dry,
in the weather of the seven seasons,
Gregor would find find a rocklet
so that I would be sheltered

I ascended to the topmost rooms
and I descended to the ground floor house
and I did not find my beloved Gregor
sitting at the table.

{Chorus:}
Obhan obhan obhan iri
Obhan iri o
Ohbhan obhan obhan iri
Great is my sorrow, great.

Great treasure of the world's people
they spilt your blood yesterday
and they put your head on an oaken stake
a little distance from your body.

{Chorus}

While the young women of the village
are peacefully asleep at night,
I will be beside your grave,
beating my two hands.

{Chorus}

Gàidhlig:

Griogal Cridhe

S'iomadh oidhche fhliuch is thioram,
sìde nan seachd sian,
gheibheadh Griogal dhòmhsa creagan
ris an gabhainn dìon.

Dhìrich mi dhan t-seòmar mhullaich
's thèirinn mi'n taigh-làir,
's cha d'fhuair mise Griogal Cridhe
'na shuidhe mu'n chlàr.

(Sèist:)
Òbhan òbhan òbhan ìri
òbhan ìri ò.
Òbhan òbhan òbhan ìri
's mòr mo mhulad 's mòr.

Eudail mhòir de shluagh an domhain,
dhòirt iad d'fuil an dè
's chuir iad do cheann air stob daraich
tacan beag bho d'chrè.

{Seist}

Nuair bhios mnathan òg' a' bhaile
'nochd nan cadal sèimh,
's ann bhios mis' air bruaich do lice
'bualadh mo dha làimh

{Seist}

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released July 10, 2021
Arrangement by Tiffany Schaefer

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Tiffany Schaefer - Harp & Song Cleveland, Ohio

For the past fifteen years Tiffany Schaefer has been playing and promoting Celtic music in Northeast Ohio and beyond. She performs regularly as a solo artist and with the Cleveland Celtic Ensemble. Most recent recognitions include winner of the US National Scottish Harp Championship in 2022. As an experienced educator, she offers private lessons and online workshops to an international following. ... more

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