Over the Hills and Far Away

Traditional

Tom, Tom, the piper's son
Played to me when I was young
And the only tune that he could play
Was "Over the Hills and Far Away"

Were I laid on Greenland's coast
And in my arm embraced my lass
Warm against the eternal frost
Too soon the half year's night would pass

And I would love you all the day
Ev'ry hour would kiss and play
If with me you'd fondly stray
Over the hills and far away

Were I sold on Indian soil
Soon as the burning day would close
I could mock the sultry toil
When on my charmer's breast reposed

And I would love you all the day
Ev'ry hour would kiss and play
If with me you'd fondly stray
Over the hills and far away

Over the hills and a long way off
The wind doth blow my top-knot off

Trivia about the song Over the Hills and Far Away by Shirley Collins

When was the song “Over the Hills and Far Away” released by Shirley Collins?
The song Over the Hills and Far Away was released in 1968, on the album “The Power of the True Love Knot”.
Who composed the song “Over the Hills and Far Away” by Shirley Collins?
The song “Over the Hills and Far Away” by Shirley Collins was composed by Traditional.

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