Gentle men it is my duty
to inform you of one beauty
though I'd ask of you the favour
not to see her for a while
oh my love she is a creature
of character and feature
and no words can paint a picture
of the Queen of all Argyll
Chorus:
And if you could have seen her there
Boys, if you had just been there
the swan was in her movement
and the marvel in her smile
All the roses in the garden
would bow and ask for pardon
for not one could match the beauty
of the Queen of all Argyll
On the morning that I mention
I passed with light intention
down through part of our dear country
known for beauty and for style
in a place of noble thinkers
of scholars and great drinkers
Oh through all their lovely splendour
shone the Queen of all Argyll
[Chorus]
Oh my lads, while I must leave you
my intention's not to grieve you
for no need would I deceive you
for I'll see you in a while
I must find some way to gain her
to court her and to tame her
for I fear my heart's in danger
from the Queen of all Argyll
2x[Chorus]
to inform you of one beauty
though I'd ask of you the favour
not to see her for a while
oh my love she is a creature
of character and feature
and no words can paint a picture
of the Queen of all Argyll
Chorus:
And if you could have seen her there
Boys, if you had just been there
the swan was in her movement
and the marvel in her smile
All the roses in the garden
would bow and ask for pardon
for not one could match the beauty
of the Queen of all Argyll
On the morning that I mention
I passed with light intention
down through part of our dear country
known for beauty and for style
in a place of noble thinkers
of scholars and great drinkers
Oh through all their lovely splendour
shone the Queen of all Argyll
[Chorus]
Oh my lads, while I must leave you
my intention's not to grieve you
for no need would I deceive you
for I'll see you in a while
I must find some way to gain her
to court her and to tame her
for I fear my heart's in danger
from the Queen of all Argyll
2x[Chorus]