Outlander Theme - The Skye Boat Song
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
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Sing me a song of a lass that is gone
Say, could that lass be I?
Merry of soul she sailed on a day
Over the sea to Skye
Mull was astern, Rum on the port
Eigg on the starboard bow:
Glory of youth glowed in her soul:
Where is that glory now?
Sing me a song of the lass that is gone
Say, could that lass be I?
Merry of soul she sailed on a day
Over the sea to Skye.
Give me again all that was there
Give me the sun that shone
Give me the eyes, give me the soul
Give me the lass that's gone.
Sing me a song of the lass that is gone
Say, could that lass be I?
Merry of soul she sailed on a day
Over the sea to Skye.
Billow and breeze, islands and seas
Mountains of rain and sun
All that was good, all that was fair
All that was me is gone.
Sing me a song of the lass that is gone
Say, could that lass be I?
Merry of soul she sailed on a day
Over the sea to Skye.
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Peter Hollens "Everything I do I do it for you" Brian Addams
This is absoluletly beautiful
This isn't actually "The Skye Boat Song" (which has different lyrics, and is by Sir Harold Boulton), but "Sing Me a Song of a Lad That Is Gone", by Robert Louis Stevenson, published soon after the former song, clearly inspired by the former's chorus, and intended to be sung to the same air. Genders were swapped from "lad" to "lass" for the Outlander Theme's female protagonist.
The air (melody) to which this is set was written by Anne Campbelle MacLeod, based on a half-remembered version of the older Gaelic song "Cuachag nan Craobh" (Cuckoo of the Trees).
Thanks for the great info Peter! Its so interesting to learn the background of songs :)
True. The Skye Boat song is about bonnie prince Charlie and tells the tale of him escaping, disguised as a maid, to the isle of Skye, after his defeat in the battle of Culloden. They, as the shows producers and the people in charge, probably named their title song 'Skye Boat Song' to make the song as an entity fit the character, the show, and part of its story as a whole.
Probably not as complicated as that - the air Anne Campbelle MacLeod wrote is generally known as "The Skye Boat Song" because she based it on a song she heard while being herself ferried across Loch Coruisk.
Boulton's Jacobite lyrics ultimately take their name - and the theme of someone being ferried on a boat - from that of the melody, and this is likely just a case of going with the more familiar name than the more appropriate one.
Peter Walker Hmmm yeah, probably. I like to read too much into things... Either way, it makes for a wonder- and truly beautiful theme song.
Stéphanie Klein if it's the same song I learned when I was a little kid taking voice lessons, the chorus should be
"Speed Bonnie boat
Like a bird on the wing
Onward the sailors cry
Carry the lad that was born to be king
Over the sea to skye"
Though I could be remembering that wrong it's been about 15 years since I last sang it
I sang this song in my sophomore year for my school's talent show for my Granny who passed away the summer before I started my sophomore year. We watched Outlander together and we were going to watch the second season but she was admitted. I still listen to this when I want to be reminded of her. I still cry listening to it. Thank you for doing this one. It was absolutely amazing Peter Hollens
This made me cry, it's just so beautiful! I always loved this song but your voice just adds an extra ethereal quality to it. Thank you for gracing us with your music.
Your words are so kind. Thank you for watching!! :)
Said perfectly! Ethereal - yes!
I have to agree fully here, his voice is a gift from above.
Absolutely stunning. One of Scott's favorites from the album, and it's awesome to see a video beautiful enough to match 💗
This is so nice to hear! Thank you! 💗
Never clicked so fast on a video in my life!!!!! These books and series are my absolute favorite and only you could do this justice. Love it!!
SO happy to hear Gabrielle! :) Thank you!!
Love this so much.
OUTLANDER OH MY GOODNESS! This is a BEAUTIFUL rendition of the theme song!! So much spirit in it I'm getting chills
Thanks Athena!! Is this one of your favorite songs that I have done?
Aw I love EVERY song you put out it's so hard to pick favorites :))
I just shared this in an Outlander group with 50k members that are a little over the top on their love of Outlander and Scotland. :) Hopefully you get some really nice buzz and numbers from this!
That means the word to me thank you!!!!!! 🙏
Was it Heughan’s Heuligans?? I’m apart of that group!
@@haleyhentze5621 Me too. I was one of the first to join the group. Love them. Sam Heughan is a perfect Jamie
OHMYGOD OHMYGOD OHMYGOD OUTLANDER THEME!!!!!!!
Literally called my mom and sister in the room to watch. We love that story😂
That's awesome! Thanks Sydney!!!
Wow! Just amazing! Outlander is one of my favorite shows and you have done justice to this song! Jamie Fraser would be proud.
Yes! That's great to hear!!! Thanks Elyse!
This is AMAZING. I love Outlander, I love your work, and I was grinning start to finish. Thank you for this 💕💕
I loved this so much! It was absolutely beautiful! I especially loved how beautifully the flute fit in and went with Peter's fantastic voice!! I aspire to be a flautist like that.
The flute is such a beautiful instrument! Glad you liked it:)
I LOVE your voice. It is always a great day when I get a notification that you've posted a new song. Thanks for sharing your passion with us. :)
Aww thank you so much for your kind words Linnea!!!
Awesome version. Just as stirring as it is when Outlander starts. Thanks for this one, Peter.
I love the feel of this song, it has a Folk song vibe to it for me (if it is then well fantastic) and then the bagpipes and flute to soothe my Scottish soul.
Gorgeous song and fantastic as always Peter!
Totally! It's actually on my new Legendary Folk Songs album! :) Thanks Michael!!
You did this song justice! This is a gorgeous song, and you took it to another level! Also, the cinematography is outstanding. 👏
This was so great! I literally cried. Love you Peter! Congrats on your new album!
Aww Thank you Lizza!! :) Have you listened to it yet??
I have! I love it! I listen to it the most on Sundays when getting ready for church.
Spectacular! :) One of my favorites on the new album. Thank you so much, Peter!
Oh my God!! I love this!! I can't say I've seen Outlander but I'll look into it. Thank you for sharing your talents with us Peter! I really love you and your family's work!
I'm crying!! That was so amazing!! I love the Oulander theme song, and this was just breathtaking!!!
Thank you so much Alexandra! So glad you enjoyed this :)
So Amazing Peter thank you for singing this. Love it in Outlander and love it even more now.
I'm so very impressed with all you (and your wife) do! You are both so very talented. I can't wait to show my choir your you-tube videos this fall. They will certainly be inspired as much as I am. I just got the "signed" CD in the mail and will look forward to listening to the audio in my car on the way to work in the morning. ABC students are so lucky next year to have you there. Best wishes, Brenda Hascall
Thanks, Brenda!! I'm honored that you are inspired by our music. Hope your day is amazing - And your school year!
I love Outlander so when I saw this I hurried to listen to it, I loved this so much, then the bagpipes started playing and it was awesome!!! Thank you Peter for this wonderful music that brightens up my days and gives me so much. You have inspired me to meet the world with a smile. I cant wait for the next song!!!
SIMPLY STUNNING.
THANK YOU!
I already love you Peter. You didn't have to bribe me with a perfect rendition of the theme song for my favorite show....
When I saw the Skyeboat Song on your album I was really excited. Then I was really confused because I'd never heard these lyrics to it, and I'd never heard of Outlander. I still love this, even though it isn't the version about Bonnie Prince Charlie like I expected. Even surprises are amazing
Glad to share something new with you!!! So happy to hear you still liked it :)
So Great! I just got back from a tour throughout Scotland and Ireland and had your new music on repeat. Perfect soundtrack for the trip!!
My favorite show theme sung by my favorite singer!? 😱😍 amaazzinng! I love it!
You're too kind!!! Thank you!!
Yay! This is amazing! Thank you so much for doing this one. Excellent as always!
This is sooo beautiful 😍 i love all your covers very much! Keep singing! Kisses from Barcelona 😊
Barcelona!! How cool!! Thank you so much for watching Yaiza!
I like the fact that I can hear every word clearly. Thank you for that.
P.S. Love the shirt! LOL
Sitting listening to this with tears running down my cheeks, beautiful , even although it's not the original, the music stirs my Scottish blood all 87% of it [the rest is Irish] LOL
I would have loved to have heard my Scottish Grandma sing this she had a beautiful voice.
OMG my favorite song/series ever! i would not have asked for a better person to sing this song. Thank you for this.
I loved it in the album, and now I love it even more!!! Your version is great, your voice is gorgeous as always and the video is great!!! 😀
I'm so happy that you did this song (I asked you to sing it a few months ago... ^^)! 😀💛💛💛
That's awesome!! I am so glad to hear you liked it :) Thanks for watching!!!
So my best friend just introduced me to Outlander a few months ago and I have very quickly fallen in love. I did not realize you had done a cover of the theme song, but as soon as I saw this I knew I needed to listen to it. You are one of my favorite singers! Your voice, talent, and the videos you produce are all amazing and this was no different! Beautiful!!
The song actually has a sad historical background to it. It was created as the last cry of the Jacobite rebellion calling for Prince Charles to come home and continue the fight.
I have CHILLS! Your voice is so magical, pure magic
Aww thank you so much Meghan. You are so sweet!
Any time 😘💕
I love your Jacobite songs. This, Parting Glass, Danny Boy, and Loch Lommond. Each of its own sings to my heart and stirs my veins in a way only the Pipes can else achieve. Bravo!
Dude this is actually so perfect!! Keep up the amazing work!!!!
I will try my best!! Thank you for watching!
My signed album just arrived! Long way to Germany, but totally worth it. Thank you for your music. It always cheers me up ❤
Love this!!!!!
Aww thank you Kristy :) So glad you loved it!!!
Outlander has to be my favorite shirt!!! This song is sooo good!! Happy you did this!
Love this!! Bonnie Prince Charlie would be proud 😋
Thanks Suzanne!!! #hollensfamily
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!! You did the song justice. Beautiful.
Ahhh my Scottish heart is singing
Awww love this
Tapadh leibh!
Omg no way. Outlander is one of my favorite Series, I'd never thought you would make a cover from it. I love it, good job Peter 😍
Omg once again a very lovely video and performance. Keep this going! I love this so much ^^
Awww you're too kind! Thank you Elina!!
Thank you for my signed CD!! I squealed! This is Beautiful!!! Transports me into another World! Thank You! 🙏
You have such a wonderful voice! Beautiful rendition of this song!
Awww thank you so much :)
ive been so keen for you to do this song peter and it really left me speechless at its beauty!!!
Beautiful voice 😍😍😍 Perfect for this beautiful song 😍😍😍
I just can't begin to express how amazing and beautiful this is ! What a talent, what a joy to hear you sing such a beautiful song.
Well done Peter, well done
Always eagerly anticipate your uploads man. Keep up the great work. :)
Thanks bud!!!
Oh my... This is... Wow. I've got no words. Thank you. Thank you for this gift, Peter Hollens.
Thank you for watching!
It’s just BEAUTIFUL! I want to hear this song when I watch outlander now!!😍😍
THANK YOU!! What a compliment! :)
FINALLYYYYY I've been requesting you do this for like three years this is amazing
Me during watching and listening : "It's so beautiful!
HAHA! Love this!!! Thanks Nathalie :)
This was exactly what I needed this morning - Outlander's amazing OP song and Peter's voice singing it. Perfection.
You always have a real beautiful and tremulous voice ! Very impressive ! Thank you for your songs !
Sending support from France ;)
Merci Camille!
Don't forget to inform your French fans if Evynne and you come to France one day !
Peter this is so beautiful! Thank you so so much for your work. As a former musician & performer the quality of which you do your music is incredible! I love everything you & your beautiful wife have done. God bless you & your family.
I love Outlander! Any chance you've got other music from the series coming?
You never know ;)
OMG please! lol White roses of Scotland would be amazing done by you!
Also one of my favourite series!
Spencer O'Dowd Agreed!
Hi is this a series or movie?? And what about??? Thank you kindly cheers from Mexico.
This gave me goosebumps. The part that always gets me is where it say "all that was good, all that was fair, all that was me is gone"
Beautiful.
Thank you!!! :)
Wow!!! Love this! I cannot get enough of the new album! each video is more stunning then the last😍
🎵SING ME A SONG OF A LASS THAT IS GONE🎵 This song gives me chills 😍
Is this one of your favorite song?
Peter Hollens Certainly one of them (from a movie/serie) 😊
THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS SONG A GREAT JUSTICE I SANG THIS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND FELL IN LOVE WITH IT!!! EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE DIFFERENT LYRICS FROM THE ONE I SANG I STILL LOVE IT
OMG Yesssssss. This song; fell in love with it over Outlander. ^_^
YES! Is this your favorite song? Thank you!!!
It's one of ^_* Have it on a usb stick to play in the car. lol Wonderful hearing you sing this. I got chills!!! :D
..My Lullaby as A Baby ! I’ll never forget this song x Thank you Peter for Covering This song so Beautifully!
I love Outlander and that intro number
So glad you liked it! Which one is your favorite??
Peter Hollens how do you mean the question.
This is perfection. I love Outlander and I love this song. You never dissapoint!!!
Love the folk songs!
Thanks Jacob! Which is your favorite?
So in love! This is my favorite book and TV series and you did this song so beautifully! My husband and I are huge fans of you! Keep up this amazing work Peter!
really good, throughly enjoyed this video :)! well done Peter!
Thank you Jamie!
what an ascot! I bought the album and it has really given me peace during my walks as a Postal carrier (6 days a week). I think about my loving father. Hollens family have brought me such peace and joy. Thank you so much! Joy to you all.
You have such an amazing voice. Thank you for blessing us with these compilations. They are truly a gift!
You are so sweet Maryella! Thank you!!!
Peter Hollens you are most welcome sir!
Amazing as always! Once the bagpipes and flute kicked in at the end my Scottish heart felt at home. Great Job Peter!
I wish i was live in the same universe as you, because you know what, you're not from this planet.
Omg 😂 This made me laugh! Thank you so much for watching! Did you like it?
Peter Hollens so much.
I continue to be blown away your amazing talent Peter. I've been been listening to your beautiful music since 2013-2014, and your voice has always helped me relax whenever I've had a rough day. You always bring a smile to my face whenever your music reaches my ears. Best wishes to you and your family Peter. God Bless you.
Love this song, and the video is lovely. We just released our first music video to the folk song Brigg Fair, very much influenced by your music videos 😊😊
Thank you so much for your kind words! So happy you enjoyed it! :)
I love this song so much, and now you did a cover! Thanks, Mr. Hollens!
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ♥️♥️
THANK YOU!!!
YES! So glad you did this one! Thanks Peter!
It's so wonderful 😍
😍 Thank you Madi!
Please don't stop singing 👌👍
Ohh this song is one of my faves and you just manage to make it sound even better than it already did! Absolutely wonderful as always
These Witcher 4 promos are great
Justin Y. Lol
This is about outlander. Not friggin witcher.
@@epicaunleashed8764 I believe you have missed a joke.
This was the best thing I have seen today. I have never been so excited for a video. 😀🏴
Too bad that my WiFi on my holiday bad is.. I had a video with some unasked pauses but that didn’t made me unable to love this!!😜
That's a bummer!!! I hope you enjoy your holiday though :)
Thank you!! After this I’m sure I will! I already was but now..!!! You’re amazing!
I love this TV and Book series!!! Thank you so much for this beautiful cover! Your music always sounds amazing, please keep Outlander music coming.
So amazing, I've never seen the series but I had constantly goose bumps. Peter you did an awesome job 😊
Thank you!!!
This is amazing. I love Outlander and seeing the versions of the song and this felt like it could be the opening for a season! Bravo.
WOW way too kind! Thank you Lila!!!
Your singing voice is so good😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
Aww thank you so much! :)
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Peter Hollens you are so nice😄
This is my favorite song from your album and this video makes me like it even more! Thank you for making this beautiful video ❤
You are not a singer, you are a SINGING MACHINE!! Im blown away!😍
Oh , Peter! I have never found ANYTHING you do, that I didn't love!This is magical
Peter please consider making a cover of I'm Still Here from Treasure Planet. You have an amazing voice and I just KNOW this song is meant for you.
Oh Mio Dio!!!!! I've always loves this song! I love Scotland, I love every kind of Celtic tune! I love Outlander as well.. Congratulations again for the album Peter! Your work is amazing! Thank you!
Omg i was waiting for this cover for a very long time ! Thank you it's such an amazing cover, beautiful !
Do the french version for the next time please aha ; )
Aww thank you!!! I'll think about it! :)
You have one of those magical voices. Absolutely gorgeous. Love your works. Some have you smiling throughout, others sends chills down the spine and others soothe the spirit. Can't wait to see, and more importantly Hear, what's next.
Have you already made a cover of the other side of the greatest showman? I like that song
I’m actually doing an entire CD of the greatest showman every single song
Peter Hollens YAY!!!! That’s great
Peter Hollens niceeeeee ❤️❤️
Peter Hollens omgggg :D
Peter Hollens when will that be done?? I'm so excited!
Always been one of my favourite Scottish songs. You did a magnificent job once again Peter!