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Awa' Whigs Awa'

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"Awa Whigs Awa" is a politically charged Scottish song whose theme is the aftermath of the Jacobite Rising of 1745. Whigs were the forerunners of the Liberals and many blamed them for selling out Scotland's crown, identity and heritage. Lyrics were written by Robert Burns, Poet Laureate of Scotland.

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Our thrissles are a' flourish'd
And bonnie bloom'd our roses
But Whigs cam like a frost in June
An' wither'd a' our posies

Awa', Whigs, awa'
Awa', Whigs, awa'
Ye're jist a pack o' traitor louns
Ye'll dae nae guid at a'

Our sad decay in church and state
Surpasses my descriving
The Whigs cam o'er us like a curse
And we hae done wi' thriving

(Chorus)

Doon the law the Whigs'll fa'
A' sae tapsalteerie
And the craw, the raven and the rocks'll fla'
Frae the wids around my dearie

Our ancient crown's fa'n in the dust
Deil blin' them wi' the stoure o't
An' write their names in his black beuk
Wha gae the Whigs the power o't

(Chorus)

Grim vengeance lang has taen a nap
But we may see him wauken
Gude help the day when royal heads
Are hunted like a maukin

(Chorus)

Doon the law the Whigs'll fa'
A' sae tapsalteerie
And the craw, the raven and the rocks'll fla'
Frae the wids around my dearie

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from Castle Crossing, released April 14, 2015

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Castle Crossing Charleston, South Carolina

Castle Crossing performs an eclectic mix of Celtic and Americana covers and originals on vocals, guitar, bass, fiddle and bodhran/percussion. Based in Charleston, SC, these 4 seasoned musicians weave a rich tapestry of sound grounded in traditional and modern roots music.

Members are: Jeff Castle, Regina Ruopoli, Ellie Jos and Frank Ruopoli
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