Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Robin Williamson
Canonical path: /robin-williamson/the-poacher-s-song
Related lyric paths: 6
Lyric guide
The poacher's song
Read The poacher's song lyrics by Robin Williamson on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
The poacher's song
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
Wake up Jamie strike a light
For while you were lying dreaming
I´ve been up the waterside
All with the gaff and the lantern
But the bailiff he´s a restless man
and terrible light in sleeping
His dogs did bark and his guns did bang
and damn but he had me running
and if the bailie comes today
Inquiring for a salmon
That maybe might have swum this way
Snagged onto someone´s arm
Just grit your teeth and squint your eyes
He´ll likely think you´re smiling
and take your hat into your hand
and bid the man good morning
Oh, aye, oh, aye, bid the man good morning
Invite him in for scones and tea
and laugh at all his joking
No need at all to let him see
What´s up the chimney smoking
and if he should inquire for me
For me or Johnny Brady
We´ve been away working several days
and we´ll not be back till Friday
Oh, aye, oh, aye, bid the man good morning
Oh, aye, oh, aye, bid the man good morning
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "The poacher's song"?
Robin Williamson performs "The poacher's song", and this lyric page sits inside the Robin Williamson catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "The poacher's song"?
Yes. The related section below points to Blow Blow Thou Winters Wynd and Brian O'Linn with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Robin Williamson?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Robin Williamson's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on The poacher's song yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.