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Isabel

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Page type: lyric reference Artist: Steeleye Span Canonical path: /steeleye-span/isabel Related lyric paths: 6
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Isabel

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I lie in this cage in full public gaze,

And i don't give a pin for all their scorn.

For i've crowned my lover king,

Such glorious days i've seen.

Give me the chance i'd do it all again.

Robbie my love you've the heart of a dove,

Only scotland could raise such a man.

On the wild mountain side,

I have lain down by your side.

In spite of the bitter wind and rain.

The soft southern dogs have never scaled the heights

They cower in their comfort secure.

But he has dared it all,

And he's risked the fearsome fall.

Surely god will crown the brave and sure.

At proud bannockburn their cringing hearts did turn

From his noble and daring campaign.

I watched from a distant hill,

And my heart flies with him still.

Though my body may be caged and disdained.

He's as bold as a ram, he's as gentle as a lamb,

He's a man that could never be denied.

He is generous and gay,

But he's changeable as day.

And for just one hour with him i'd gladly die.

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