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Spanish Cloak

from Labor and Love 1988 by Atwater-Donnelly

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Spanish Cloak
Traditional

This song was re-recorded, remixed and/or remastered on DAT in 1991.

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One morning as I walked through fields and fine forest
I saw far above a maid on the mountain
She was stepping lightly like leaves falling off
And I thought if I could reach her
My heart would be as light as the birds singing there
By the side of that wild mountain stream

If I had the wings or the heart of that starling
Upwards I would fly to the arms of my darling
She would look upon me kindly and sweetly
I'd guard her forever from winter and winds
And dangers that lurk by the side of that wild mountain stream

But I was too free with all of the woman
And drink it was my friend on every occasion
Her father he wants for riches and plenty
And the man who could endow them with fame and fortune
Where all that I possess is my love for that wild mountain maid

Instrumental

And now that I am old and my bones they are weary
Time after time I return to that clearing
With sadness in my heart I search through the forest
Ever mindful of seeing the sign nor the sight of
That fair young maid by the side of that wild mountain stream

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from Labor and Love 1988, released May 9, 1988
Aubrey Atwater: guitar, tin whistle
Elwood Donnelly: vocals

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Atwater-Donnelly Warren, Rhode Island

Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, present delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs, a capella pieces, old-time gospel songs, dance tunes, and original works, blending gorgeous harmonies with guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, banjo, bones, spoons, limberjacks, and Appalachian clog dancing and French Canadian footwork. ... more

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