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My Nannie's Awa' (audio)

A popular song and tune written by Robert Burns. It was written in 1794 for 'Clarinda' Mrs McLehose as a lament on her departure to the West Indies.

The tune is believed to have been added later as it was originally set to 'There'll Never be Peace until Jamie Comes Home'.

Details

Instruments:
Fiddle
Tune Types:
Air
Composers:
Traditional
Length:
ca. 1 min, 12 secs
Level:
Intermediate
Tempo:
Crotchet = 118
Occasions:
Robert Burns night
Time signature:
3/4
Key:
D major
Arrangers:
Jean - Ann Callender
Performers:
Christine Martin
Origin:
Scottish
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