Star Of Belle Isle

(album: Uncovered - 2020)

One evening for pleasure I rambled to view
The fair fields all alone
Down by the banks of Loch Eiron
Where beauty and pleasure were known
I spied a fair maid at her labour
Which caused me to stay for a while
And I thought her a goddess of beauty
The blooming bright star of Belle Isle

I humbled myself to her beauty
"Fair maiden, where do you belong?
Are you from heaven descended
Abiding in Cupid's fair throne?"
"Young man, I will tell you a secret
It's true I'm a maid that is poor
And to part from my vows and my promise
Is more than my heart can endure
Therefore I'll remain at my service
Go through all my hardship and toil
And wait for the lad that has left me
All alone on the banks of Belle Isle"

Young maiden I wish not to banter
It's true I've come here in disguise
I came here to fulfill our last promise
And hoped to give you a surprise
I own, you're a maid I love dearly
And you've been in my heart all the while
And for me there is no other damsel
Than my blooming bright star of Belle Isle

And when this young couple are married
And walk through this life hand in hand
May the great God in Heaven protect them
And bring them all peace in the land
May the great God in Heaven protect them
And loyalty be there's all the while
And soft honey will sweeten the comforts
Of the blooming bright star of Belle Isle