Description
The Eriskay Love Lilt (Vair Mio or Bheir Mio) is one of the best known traditional Hebridean folk songs.
The lyrics are often written as follows, although other spellings and words are also used:
Vair me o ro van o;
Vair me o ro ven ee;
Vair me o ru o ho.
I am sad without thee.
When I’m lonely, dear heart,
Black the night and the sea,
By love’s light my foot finds
The way to thee.
Vair me o ro van o;
Vair me o ro ven ee;
Vair me o ru o ho.
Sad I am without thee.
O music of my heart,
O harp of joy,
Moon of guidance by night,
Strength and light to me.