The Kelpie

I

There was a warm wind

with the high tide

On the south side of the hill

When a young girl

went a-walking

And I followed with a will

II

"Good day to you,

my fine young lady

With your lips, so sweetly full"

"May I help you comb (1)

your long hair?

Sweep it from that brow, so cool"

CHORUS

Up, ride with the kelpie (2)

I'll steal your soul to the deep

If you don't ride with me

while the devil's free

I'll ride with somebody else

III

"Well, I'm a man when I'm feeling

The urge to step ashore

So, I may charm you, not alarm you

Tell you all fine things and more (3)

[CHORUS]

IV

Say goodbye to all your dear kin

For they hate to see you go

In your young prime (4)

to this place of mine

In the still loch far below"

[CHORUS]

• Artist:Ian Anderson
• Album:Stormwatch, 1979