Belle Isle

[Verse 1] One evening for pleasure I rambled to view The fair fields all alone Down by the banks of Loch Eiron Where beauty and pleasure were known [Verse 2] I spied a fair maid at her labour Which caused me to stay for a while And I thought of a goddess to beauty Bloomin' bright star of Bright Isle [Verse 3] I humbled myself to her beauty "Fair maiden, where do you belong? Are you from heaven descended Abiding in Cupid's fair throne?" [Verse 4] "Young man, I will tell you a secret It's true I'm a maid that is poor And to part from my vows and my promise Is more than my heart can endure [Verse 5] Therefore I remain at my service And go through all my hardship and toil And wait for the lad that has left me All alone on the banks of Belle Isle." [Verse 6] "Young maiden I wish not to banter It's true I come here in disguise I came here to fulfill our last promise And hope to give you a surprise [Verse 7] I've known you're a maid I love dearly And you've been in my heart all the while For me there is no other damsel Than my blooming bright star of Belle Isle."