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| Posted by: Catriona 27-Jun-2003, 03:48 PM |
| This song was composed by Roy Williamson of The Corries. It became the anthem of the Scotland rugby team and was then adopted by the Scottish football (soccer) team. Sadly, Roy died before it was sung at Murrayfield as the unofficial anthem. I think the sentiments in verse 3 are sincere and should be remembered. O flower of Scotland When will we see Your like again That fought and died for Your wee bit hill and glen And stood against him Proud Edward's army And sent him homeward Tae think again The hills are bare now And autumn leaves lie thick and still O'er land that is lost now Which those so dearly held And stood against him Proud Edward's army And sent him homeward Tae think again Those days are passed now And in the past they must remain But we can still rise now And be the nation again And stood against him Proud Edward's army And sent him homeward Tae think again Words and music: Roy Williamson. © The Corries (Music) Ltd. Website: http://www.corries.com/ The Corries website is maintained by Gavin Browne, the son of one of The Corries. |
| Posted by: barddas 27-Jun-2003, 04:16 PM |
| That's really nice. I remember someone mentioning this piece a while back. |