Ray Fisher - Night Visiting Song

The classic 'Night Visiting Song' (also called 'I must away now'), performed by Ray Fisher (sister of Archie Fisher) from the album 'Traditional Songs of Scotland', released in 1991.

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Lyrics:

I must away now I can no longer tarry
This morning's tempest I have to cross
I must be guided without a stumble
Into the arms I love the most

Well when he came to his true love's dwelling
He knelt down gently upon a stone
And through the window he whispered slowly
'Is my true lover within at home?'

She's lifted her head from off her down white pillow
She's lifted the blankets from off her breast
And through the window she whispered slowly
'Who's that disturbing me at my night's rest?'

'Wake up, wake up, love, it is your own true lover
Wake up, wake up, love, and let me in
For I am wet, love, and also weary
Yes I am wet, love, into my skin'

She's raised her up with the greatest of pleasure
She's raised her up to let him in
And they were locked in each other's arms
Until the long night was passed and gone

And when that long night was passed and over
And when the small clouds began to grow
He's ta'en her hand, aye, they've kissed and parted
He's saddled and mounted and away did go

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All credit goes to Ray Fisher. I only put the music and images together for Youtube to enjoy this greatly underexposed artist.

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[daviddkilpatrick]

RIP Ray Fisher today. An irreplaceable talent. One day, perhaps, I'll hear a voice like Ray's again.

[wrongwayup]

@daviddkilpatrick Oh, I didn't know that yet :( That is such bad news :(

[cleanmonk]

very touching...

[wrongwayup]

@cleanmonk Wel 'n aardig liedje, hm? :)

[KistoDreams]

RIP Ray

[Teddyb1939]

What a great song this is, Beautifully sung By Ray Alongside the great Luke Kelly version, now there`s praise indeed. I really mean that.!!