Queen of Argyll

Lyrics by Andy M. Stewart. Arranged by the Gothard Sisters.
Recorded on the Mountain Rose album in 2015.

Gentle men it is my duty
to inform you of one beauty
though I’d ask of you a favor
not to seek her for a while
Though I own she is a creature
of character and feature
No words can paint the picture of
the Queen of all Argyll

CHORUS
Oh if you could have seen here there
Boys if you had just been there
The swan was in her movements and the morning in her smile
All the roses in the garden
would bow and ask her pardon
for not one could match the beauty of
the Queen of all Argyll

On that evening that I mentioned
I passed with light intention
through a part of our dear country
know for beauty and for style
In the place of noble thinkers
of scholars and great drinkers
but above them all for splendor shone
the Queen of all Argyll

So my lads I needs must leave you
my intention’s not to grieve you
nor indeed would I deceive you oh
I’ll see you in a while
I must find some way to gain her
to court her and to claim her
I fear my heart’s in danger from
the Queen of all Argyll

CHORUS
Oh if you could have seen here there
Boys if you had just been there
The swan was in her movements and the morning in her smile
All the roses in the garden
would bow and ask her pardon
for not one could match the beauty of
the Queen of all Argyll