Do Chalum-Julie Fowlis

Do chalum Chalum a rùin On a dh' eug thu 'S airsnealach tinn As do dhèidh sinn Geàrr bha do rèis Geàrr do shaoghal Buan an creuchd Bheum do dhaoine 'S tusa bha mear èibhinn aotrom Dealasach ceart Eirmseach daonda Fulganach treun Gleac ri eucail Gun fhiamh gun ghealt Ri uchd èig thu Sgoilear gun mheang Tuigseach gleusda Thionail ar fuinn Thruis gach sgeulachd Choisinn thu cliù Thall an Èirinn 'S bhos an alba Mòr bha dh'fheum ort Blàth bha do chrìdh Fialaidh mùirneach Macanta còir Coibhneil fiùghant' Fuaraidh an nochd Aognaidh tùrsach Gaoth anns a' bheàrn Nach gabh dùnadh To calum Beloved calum Since you died We are Sorrowful ill Short your time Short your life Enduring the wound A blow to your people You were playful Amusing light hearted Committed correct Witty humane Long suffering brave Combating disease Unflinching uncowardly In the face of death A flawless scholar Understanding shrewd Who gathered our songs And many stories You earned a good reputation Over in ireland And here in scotland You were greatly needed Your heart was warm Generous joyful Gentle good Kindly liberal Chilly tonight Gloomy sad The wind in the gap That cannot be closed