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Cumha Cheap Breatainn
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Cumha Cheap Breatainn — Lyrics
1. Chì mi bhuam, fada bhuam,
Chì mi bhuam ri muir làin;
Chì mi Ceap Breatuinn mo luaidh
Fada bhuam thar an tsàil.
2. Chì mi Creiginnis nan craobh,
Le cuid aonaichean àrd;
'S an Rugh' Fada tha ri taobh
Gheibhte maoin ann 'us bàrr.
Bha na Glasraich ann gun èis,
Bheireadh feum as an fhàl;
Bha iad modhail 's bha iad gleusd',
Bha iad speiseal nan gnàths.
3. Chì mi Siudaig nam fear cruaidh,
Chì mi Bruaich nam fear àrd,
Bha Clann Sheumais ann ri uair
Laoich a bhuanaicheadh blàr.
Bha iad fearail, bha iad treun,
'S iad gun eucoir nan càil;
Ach nuair rachadh iad iad gu streup
'S iad nach gèilleadh do namh.
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About Cumha Cheap Breatainn
This SATB arrangement of the Scottish Gaelic folk song Cumha Cheap Breatainn opens with a gentle, flowing texture that gradually builds in intensity. The music evokes a sense of longing and distance, mirroring the lyrics which speak of distant shores and cherished homelands. The composer skillfully weaves the voices together, creating rich harmonies that reflect the evocative imagery of the text. The song’s origins as a folk melody are evident in its lyrical phrases and heartfelt expression, making it a poignant choice for a choir seeking to explore the expressive depth of traditional Scottish music.
