Once there were three brothers so handsome, strong and bold
They set about upon a quest before the winter cold
The eldest son, John-Murdo, said wisely as could be
It's time to choose our bonnie wives for Angus, Jack and me
Farewell, farewell; we bid you all farewell
We'll seek romantic fortune n' threw three coins in the well
We'll know her when we see her, that feeling oh so strong
We'll hear it playing in our hearts; a Highland Lover's song
So as the three departed town they rode across the brae
John-Murdo saw the fairest maid that more than caught his eye
Her hair was red and flowing; her eyes were warm and brown
He said "m'lads I found my love and barely left the town"
Farewell, farewell; I bid you all farewell
I found romantic fortune there's magic in that well
I knew her when I saw her, that feeling oh so strong
I heard it playing in my heart; a Highland Lover's song
Two brothers now continued; dear Angus and young Jack
They travelled for an hour or so until the sky turned black
They checked into a tavern and waited out the storm
And Angus spied sweet Mary and true love inside was born
Farewell, farewell; I bid you all farewell
I found romantic fortune there's magic in that well
I knew her when I saw her, that feeling oh so strong
I heard it playing in my heart; a Highland Lover's song
So early in the morning young Jack prepared to leave
He hoped within his heart of hearts true love that he'd achieve
He ordered tea for breakfast; love didn't have long to wait
As she poured his tea, she stole his heart; the fair and lovely Kate
Farewell, farewell; I bid you all farewell
I found romantic fortune there's magic in that well
I knew her when I saw her, that feeling oh so strong
I heard it playing in my heart; a Highland Lover's song
Farewell, farewell; I bid you all farewell
I found romantic fortune there's magic in that well
I knew her when I saw her, that feeling oh so strong
I heard it playing in my heart; a Highland Lover's song
I heard it playing in my heart; a Highland Lover's song