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Before Robert Burns wrote “Auld Lang Syne” — a tune still greatly favored to say goodbye to the year as it goes out — it was purpotedly the most popular song in Scotland and Ireland to wrap up a night of joviality with good friends. History>
As a life comes to its end, many of us seek and wish this kind of resolution.
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However, ... People connect with this song in a way that makes it a great choice to say a final “farewell” as you lay your loved one to rest. Tartan Day>
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Goodnight and joy be to you all.
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“The Parting Glass" is a traditional Scottish song typically played during gatherings of friends and family. Edinburgh Photos>
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‘Alas it was to none but me. 4. That I should rise and you should not, And all the harm I have ever done, When’s a good time for talking about death? I go then, my lass, to win honour and fame;
As a song to remember a loved one, this is a particularly powerful choice, as it seems to roll toward us from the other side. Alphabetic List>
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Fill to me the parting glass,
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The traditional Scottish farewell song “The Parting Glass” is best paired with a loved one’s favorite drink and some warm-hearted company. Info Sources>
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Here, the narrative voice seems to almost chuckle at the pleasure of “softly call[ing] goodnight.” However, in the following stanza the song bids us to rise up from the sorrow of parting to join in that soft call of “Goodnight and joy be to you all.”. Did You Know?>
The song was written by Allan Ramsey. Without it I ne'er can have merrit for thee;
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Since honour commands me, how can I refuse?
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The traditional Scottish farewell song “The Parting Glass” is best paired with a loved one’s favorite drink and some warm-hearted company. Tho loudest of thunders or louder waves roar,
Then glory, my Jeanie, maun plead my excuse,
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In the spirit of wrapping up unfinished business, “The Parting Glass” includes in the first few stanzas: Of all the money, e’er I had, Bagpipes>
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There’s something reassuring about imagining a loved one evolving toward a state where they can blithely and easily say, “fill to me the parting glass/Goodnight and joy be with you all.” Indeed, the wordplay further along speaks to this levity: But since it fell into my lot,