Cruel Brother Lyrics

There were three ladies played at ball
Hey awa' wi the lindsay o
But a knicht came by, played ower them all
Doon by Greenwood side e' o
Fair sir and ye my favour win
Hey awa' wi the lindsay o'
Ye maun gain consent ower all ma kin
Doon by Greenwood side e' o

He gaint consent frae all her kin
Hey awa' wi' the lindsay o
He forgot tae speak tae her brother John
Doon by Greenwood side e' o
John took a knife baith lang an sharp
Hey awa' wi the lindsay o
He stabbed the bonnie bride richt tae har hart
Doon by Greenwood side e' o

Oh lead me tae yon low low hill
Hey awa' wi the lindsay o
Well lay me doon and I'll mak my will
Doon by Greenwood side e' o
What will ye gie tae yer brother John
Hey awa' wi' the lindsay o'
The gallows tree for tae hang him on
Doon by Greenwood side e' o