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Roses of Prince Charlie

"Roses of Prince Charlie" is a modern Scottish folk song composed by Ronnie Browne of The Corries. It was written circa 1973 and first appeared in their album released in 1974, Live From Scotland Volume 1. The title of the song refers to the symbol of Charles Edward Stuart, which was a white rose. The words represent Jacobitism and modern Scottish Nationalism.

Lyrics
(Chorus) Come now, gather round, here where the flowers grow, White is the blossom as the snow on the ben. ''Hear now freedom's call, we'll make a solemn vow'' ''Now by the roses o' Prince Charlie.'' (Verse 1) Fight again at Bannockburn, your battle axe to wield, ''Fight with your grandsires at Flodden's bloody field.'' Fight at Culloden, the bonnie prince to shield, ''Fight by the roses o' Prince Charlie.'' (Chorus) (Verse 2) ''Spirits o' the banished in far and distant lands,'' Carved out the new world with sweat, blood and hand. Return now in glory and on the silver sand, ''Fight by the roses o' Prince Charlie.'' (Chorus) (Verse 3) Tak your strength fae the green fields that blanket peat and coal, Ships fae the Clyde have a nation in their hold. ''The water o' life some men need tae make them bold.'' Black gold and fishes fae the sea, man! (Chorus)
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