Name: Born In The Borders
Duration: P00H02M54S
Description: Born In The Borders was commissioned by John Henderson to celebrate the opening of the Born In The Borders visitor centre at Lanton Mill, Jedburgh.

Born In The Borders

from Born In The Borders by Lori Watson

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Born In The Borders was commissioned by John Henderson to celebrate the opening of the Born In The Borders visitor centre at Lanton Mill, Jedburgh.

lyrics

Reiving shaped these shifting lands
From River Tweed to Solway Sands
Loyal to the Border bands
Strong hearts born in the borders

O the green valleys, o 
Where the beech and barley grow
My heart swells at the sight of 
The beauty that’s Born in the Borders
O the green valleys, o 
The green valleys, o

There’s naught but care in every hand
That spins the yarn or ploughs the land
That deftly loves the making and
The craft that’s born in the borders

O the green valleys, o …

He catches her eye, she lights a flame
The world will never seem the same
They catch their breath and make their claim
A love that’s born in the borders

There’s boldness in beauty, there’s laughter in love
Rich earth below (and) bright skies above
There’s crafting a life from the best you have
New beginnings are born in the borders

O the green valleys, o
 Where the beech and barley grow
My heart swells at the sight of 
The beauty that’s Born in the Borders

O the green valleys, o 
Where Tweed and Teviot flow
 My heart swells at the sight of
 The beauty that’s Born in the Borders
O the green valleys, o 
The green valleys, o

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from Born In The Borders, released May 19, 2017
Words and music: Lori Watson (PRS/MCPS)

Lori Watson – Voice & Fiddle
Duncan Lyall – Bass Guitar
Innes Watson – Guitars

Recorded and mixed by Duncan Lyall at Red Deer
Mastered by Iain Hutchison at Glo Worm Studios

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