On A Bank Of Flowers by Robert Burns

This is the melody to the song written by Robert Burns in 1789 which we play on the mandolin and guitar.
On A Bank Of Flowers by Robert Burns
On a bank of flowers, in a summer day,
For summer lightly drest,
The youthful, blooming Nelly lay,
With love and sleep opprest;
When Willie, wand'ring thro' the wood,
Who for her favour oft had sued;
He gaz'd, he wish'd
He fear'd, he blush'd,
And trembled where he stood.
Her closed eyes, like weapons sheath'd,
Were seal'd in soft repose;
Her lip, still as she fragrant breath'd,
It richer dyed the rose;
The springing lilies, sweetly prest,
Wild-wanton kissed her rival breast;
He gaz'd, he wish'd,
He fear'd, he blush'd,
His bosom ill at rest.
Her robes, light-waving in the breeze,
Her tender limbs embrace;
Her lovely form, her native ease,
All harmony and grace;
Tumultuous tides his pulses roll,
A faltering, ardent kiss he stole;
He gaz'd, he wish'd,
He fear'd, he blush'd,
And sigh'd his very soul.
As flies the partridge from the brake,
On fear-inspired wings,
So Nelly, starting, half-awake,
Away affrighted springs ;
But Willie follow'd -- as he should,
He overtook her in the wood;
He vow'd, he pray'd,
He found the maid
Forgiving all, and good.

[@greghulks6544]

A delicate and delightful tune, very well played both of you.

[@elizabethandrogercourt8055]

Thank you, Greg. A lovely tune from Robert Burns, which is a delight to play.

[@gregward4392]

super☺☺

[@elizabethandrogercourt8055]

Thanks, Greg. much appreciated