Black Is the Colour (Of My True Love's Hair)

"Black Is the Colour (of My True Love's Hair)" (Roud 3103) is a traditional folk song first known in the Appalachian Mountains region of United States in 1915, but most probably originated from Scotland, as attributed to reference to Clyde in the song's lyrics.

Many different versions of this song exist, some addressed to female and others addressed to male, as well as other differences:

* "...like some rosy fair..." or "...like a rose so fair..."
* "...the prettiest face and the neatest hands..." or "...the sweetest face and the gentlest hands..."
* "...still I hope the time will come..." or "...some times I whish the day will come..."
* "...you and I shall be as one..." or "...s/he and I can be as one..."

While it is unclear what version should be considered "original", it is believed that the originally the song was addressed to a woman, with the male-addressed version made popular by Nina Simone in the middle of the 20th century.

The song has become a part traditional repertory for Celtic music artists.

Recorded versions

Versions of the song have been recorded by many artists, including;

ettings

* 1964 - Luciano Berio - "Folk Songs"

References

External links

* [http://www.rampantscotland.com/songs/blsongs_blackcolour.htm Song lyrics]