Lowlands Away

There is quite some debate about the origins of Lowlands, or 'Lowlands Away' as it is also known. It is sometimes claimed as Scottish, sometimes as English, and sometimes as American. There is also debate about whether it is a sea-shanty or a ballad.

Lyrics
These lyrics are based on the version performed by the Longest Johns in their April 1st Livestream. Many versions are used in their streams, however, and these are not the only lyrics

I dreamed a dream the other night Lowlands, Lowlands away, my John My love she came, all dressed in white Lowlands away

I dreamed my love came in my sleep

Lowlands, Lowlands away, my John

Her cheeks were wet, her eyes did weep

Lowlands away

She came to me at my bedside

Lowlands, Lowlands away, my John

All dressed in white, like some fair bride

Lowlands away

And bravely in her bosom fair

Lowlands, Lowlands away, my John

A red, red rose, my love did wear

Lowlands away

She made no sound, no word she said

Lowlands, Lowlands away, my John

And then I knew my love was dead

Lowlands away

Then I awoke to hear the cry

Lowlands, Lowlands away, my John

Oh watch on deck, oh, watch ahoy

Lowlands away