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Original lyrics
We're No Awa' Tae Bide Awa'
Oh we're no awa' tae bide awa'
We're no' awa' tae le'e ye,
We're no' awa' tae bide awa',
We'll aye come back an' see ye.
As I was walking doon the street,
I met wee Johnny Scobie,
Says he tae me, "Could ye go a hauf?"
Says I, "Man that's ma hoabby."
And we're no awa' tae bide awa'
We're no' awa' tae le'e ye,
We're no' awa' tae bide awa',
We'll aye come back an' see ye.
Here's tae the lassies, Bless them hearts.
Sae bonnie and sae kindly.
Here's tae the yins I lo'e the day,
And the yins I've left behind me.
Am no awa' tae bide awa',
Am no awa' tae le'e ye,
Am no awa' tae bide awa',
Ah'll aye come back an' see ye.
And here's tae you, and here's tae me,
And where e'r we for gather.
We'll raise a gless, and drink a toast,
TO SCOTLAND! Now and forever!
And we're no awa' tae bide awa'
We're no' awa' tae le'e ye,
We're no' awa' tae bide awa',
We'll aye come back an' see ye.
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Ww Ww on 2016-07-08
Ww Ww on 2016-07-08Translation
We Are Not Away To Stay Away
Oh we are not away to stay away,
We are not away to leave you,
We are not away to stay away,
We will always come back and see you.
As I was walking down the street,
I met little Johnny Scobie,
He said to me, "Would you like a half (pint)?
I said "(yes) Man that's my hobby."
And we are not away to stay away,
We are not away to leave you,
We are not away to stay away,
We will always come back and see you.
Here's to the young ladies, Bless their hearts.
So beautiful and so gentle.
Here's to the ones I love the day.
And the ones I have left behind me.
I am not away to stay away,
I am not away to leave you,
I am not away to stay away,
I will always come back and see you.
And here's to you, and here's to me,
And wherever we may come together.
We will raise a glass, and drink a toast,
TO SCOTLAND! Now and forever!
And we are not away to stay away,
We are not away to leave you,
We are not away to stay away,
We will always come back and see you.
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About translator
This was the only song that had lyrical singing, and was audible. Andy Stewart is an excellent singer. This is his version. There are many versions.
This is another verse I have heard in other live versions.
As I was gaun doon the Overgate (a main thoughfare in Dundee)
I met wee Johnny Stobie
Says he tae me "Are ye fur a hauf"
Says I " Man, that's ma hoaby" (Hobby)