Twa Corbies

I came across the words in a poem at school many years ago.
Then, in the 1960s, I found a recording of Ray and Archie Fisher performing it as as song to this tune. It also appears in a book edited by Alisdair Clair: '100 Folk Songs and New Songs'.
The tune is credited as Breton in origin.
I am grateful to my friend Yves for directing me to 'An Alarc'h' (The Swan) - possibly the origin of this smashing tune.
Was it wise to finish my rendition with that triumphant major flourish?!

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[AluraHjaldisdottir]

Excellent indeed.

Till now I only heard it accompanied by guitar but this instrument you use is more fitfull to the mood of the song.

[nolicnotrut]

Thank you.

Interestingly, I was only showing off with the concertina. Normally I sing it unaccompanied!

[raymondcrooke]

Excellent rendition, Colin. Thanks for the video response.

[nolicnotrut]

Many thanks, Raymond.

Thanks for the stars!

C.