Born In The Borders was commissioned by John Henderson to celebrate the opening of the Born In The Borders visitor centre at Lanton Mill, Jedburgh.
Words & Music: Lori Watson (PRS/MCPS).
Recording Credits:
Lori Watson – Voice & Fiddle
Duncan Lyall – Bass Guitar
Innes Watson – Guitars
Produced by Duncan Lyall at Red Deer
Reiving shaped these shifting lands
From River Tweed to Solway Sands
Loyal to the Border bands
Strong hearts born in the borders
O the green valleys, o
Where the beech and barley grow
My heart swells at the sight of
The beauty that’s Born in the Borders
O the green valleys, o
The green valleys, o
There’s naught but care in every hand
That spins the yarn or ploughs the land
That deftly loves the making and
The craft that’s born in the borders
O the green valleys, o …
He catches her eye, she lights a flame
The world will never seem the same
They catch their breath and make their claim
A love that’s born in the borders
There’s boldness in beauty, there’s laughter in love
Rich earth below (and) bright skies above
There’s crafting a life from the best you have
New beginnings are born in the borders
O the green valleys, o
Where the beech and barley grow
My heart swells at the sight of
The beauty that’s Born in the Borders
O the green valleys, o
Where Tweed and Teviot flow
My heart swells at the sight of
The beauty that’s Born in the Borders
O the green valleys, o
The green valleys, o