The Ash Grove - Traditional, arr. G Weiser
This is one the most famous traditional Welsh songs.
In the song, the grove is a graveyard where a mournful lover roams.
Lyrics
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1. Down yonder green valley where streamlets meander
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When twilight is fading I pensively rove.
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Dm G7
Or at the bright noontide in solitude wander
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Amid the dark shades of the lonely ash grove.
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Twas there while the blackbird was cheerfully singing
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I first met that dear one, the joy of my heart.
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Around us for gladness the bluebells were springing
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Ah! then little thought I how soon we should part.
2. Still glows the bright sunshine o'er valley and mountain,
Still warbles the blackbird its note from the tree;
Still trembles the moonbeam on streamlet and fountain,
But what are the beauties of Nature to me?
With sorrow, deep sorrow, my heart is laden,
All day I go mourning in search of my love!
Ye echoes! oh tell me, where is the sweet maiden?
"She sleeps 'neath the green turf down by the Ash Grove."