Scotland the Brave
"Scotland the Brave" is one of the best-known Scottish patriotic songs and pipe marches. It is the regimental march of several Scottish regiments in the British Army and is often played at military tattoos and ceremonies. The lyrics were written by journalist Cliff Hanley in the 1950s, though the melody is older.
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Hark when the night is falling
Hear! hear the pipes are calling,
Loudly and proudly calling,
Down through the glen.
There where the hills are sleeping,
Now feel the blood a-leaping,
High as the spirits of the old Highland men.Towering in gallant fame,
Scotland my mountain hame,
High may your proud standards gloriously wave,
Land of my high endeavour,
Land of the shining river,
Land of my heart for ever,
Scotland the brave.High in the misty Highlands,
Out by the purple islands,
Brave are the hearts that beat
Beneath Scottish skies.
Wild are the winds to meet you,
Staunch are the friends that greet you,
Kind as the love that shines from fair maiden's eyes.