Burns suggests that this is sung to the tune "Rory Dall's Port." The song is believed to relate to the poet's parting with Clarinda. Scott writes "These exquisitely affecting stanzas contain the essence of a thousand love-tales.
Burns suggests that this is sung to the tune "Rory Dall's Port."The song is believed to relate to the poet's parting with Clarinda. Scott writes "These exquisitely affecting stanzas contain the essence of a thousand love-tales.