Uploaded by keltickev27 on Feb 27, 2008
Written by Burns as a tribute to King Robert the Bruce and William Wallace; two of his heroes, and indeed the whole Scottish Nation. This is Bruce's call to his men before the start of the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Set to the tune "Hey Tuttie Tatie" an age old marching tune from medieval times.
Sung regularly at Burns Suppers and many other gatherings of Scots across the world. I have tried to give it some dignity here.
Now available as download and CD at CD Baby. Search for Kev Thompson
Scots, wha hae wi' Wallace bled,
Scots, wham Bruce has aften led,
Welcome to your gory bed
Or to victorie!
Now's the day, and now's the hour:
See the front o' battle lour,
See approach proud Edward's power -
Chains and slaverie!
Wha will be a traitor knave?
Wha will fill a coward's grave?
Wha sae base as be a slave? -
Let him turn, and flee!
Wha for Scotland's King and Law
Freedom's sword will strongly draw,
Freeman stand or freeman fa',
Let him follow me!
By oppression's woes and pains,
By your sons in servile chains,
We will drain our dearest veins
But they shall be free!
Lay the proud usurpers low!
Tyrants fall in every foe!
Liberty's in every blow!
Let us do or dee!
This is NOT the punk version which you will find elsewhere.....
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beautifully done in the proud Scottish tradition
7 months ago 4
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Rousing and Powerfull, should be the national Anthem!!!
P.S. Did i just see you on TV reciting Burns??
1 year ago 4
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But still don't diss the english people because my best friend is english
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i love it its so good i enjoy it were learning it
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thnx my friend
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What can I say - beautiful! This really gives me creeps.
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Beautiful!
Vagabondette1 1 month ago
@Vagabondette1
thnx my friend
keltickev27 1 month ago
Could you give me those chords? Thanks!
express770 2 months ago
@express770
already posted in these comments my friend. Try "view all comments" and search for (space) G (space). you will find them ... along with the bass runs I use
slainté
keltickev27 2 months ago
Great version! Very inspiring! :) My good lady wife has recently put me to task......
"I need a backing track for 'Scots, Wha Hae' " she says!! It's for young primary kids....your version is by far, the most accessible...thanks for that! So very good!
lofi500 4 months ago
@lofi500
thnx my friend. where does your good lady teach? I am often in schools talking, reciting and singing about Burns........
keltickev27 4 months ago