Ye Banks and Braes o' Bonnie Doon is a traditional Scottish folk song with lyrics by the poet Robert Burns, written in 1791. The song expresses the sorrow of lost love, using the beauty of the River Doon’s landscape as a poetic metaphor. Its gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics have made it a timeless classic in the Celtic folk tradition and a favorite among vocalists and instrumentalists alike.
The melody is simple and accessible, making it ideal for both beginners and more experienced musicians. The song’s emotional depth also makes it a strong choice for concerts or educational settings that focus on poetry, love, or traditional music.
This edition presents the song in a straightforward sheet music format, perfect for solo performance with accompaniment or group singing in folk ensembles, choirs, or schools.
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Lyrics by: Robert Burns
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Melody: Traditional Scottish
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Genre: Folk song
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Format: Sheet music
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Use: Solo, choir, teaching, concert performance
| NumberOfPages | 78 |
| Series | Flex-Band Grade 1 |
| Publisher | Hal Leonard |
| Contributors | Sweeney, Michael(Arranger) |
| Language | English |
| UPC | 196288210542 |