Bòg A’Lochain


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This strathspey, often played for step dancing, is
one of Cape Breton’s best known. It is usually
identified by its Gaelic name, even among non-Gaelic
speakers in Cape Breton, although it is also known as
Athole Cummers.

Ciamar a nì mi ‘n dannsa dìreach
Ciamar a nì mi ‘n ruidhle bòidheach
Ciamar a nì mi ‘n dannsa dìreach
Dh’fhalbh a’ phrìn’ ás bonn mo chòta

Ciamar a nì mi ‘n dannsa dìreach
Ciamar a nì mi ‘n ruidhle bòidheach
Ciamar a nì mi ‘n dannsa dìreach
Dh’fhalbh a’ phrìn’ ás bonn mo chòta

Dh’fhalbh a’ phrìn’ a chuir air chlì
mi
Dh’fhalbh a’ phrìn’ ás bonn mo chòta
Dh’fhalbh a’ phrìne a chuir air chlì mi
Dh’fhalbh a’ phrìn’ ás bonn mo chòta

Dh’fhalbh a’ phrìn’ a chuir air chlì
mi
Dh’fhalbh a’ phrìn’ ás bonn mo chòta
Dh’fhalbh a’ phrìne a chuir air chlì mi
Dh’fhalbh a’ phrìn’ ás bonn mo chòta

Guitars: Stuart Cameron
Keys: Joel Chiasson
Drums: Adam Dowling
Bagpipes: Scott Long
Fiddle: Ashley MacIsaac
Bass: Ed Woodsworth



Bòg A’Lochain

This strathspey, often played for step dancing, is
one of Cape Breton’s best known. It is usually
identified by its Gaelic name, even among non-Gaelic
speakers in Cape Breton, although it is also known as
Athole Cummers.

How can I make a tidy dance
How can I dance a Bonny Reel
How can I make a tidy dance
The pin went from the hem of my coat

How can I make a tidy dance
How can I dance a Bonny Reel
How can I make a tidy dance
The pin went from the hem of my coat

The pin went and that put me astray
The pin went from the hem of my coat
The pin went and that put me astray
The pin went from the hem of my coat

The pin went and that put me astray
The pin went from the hem of my coat
The pin went and that put me astray
The pin went from the hem of my coat

Guitars: Stuart Cameron
Keys: Joel Chiasson
Drums: Adam Dowling
Bagpipes: Scott Long
Fiddle: Ashley MacIsaac
Bass: Ed Woodsworth