Lyrics: Ken Johnston/Traditional
Music: Ken Johnston/Traditional
Charming Charlie is now away,
Safely over the friendly main,
Many a heart would break in two,
Should he never come back again.
Will you not come back again?
Will you not come back again?
You cannot be more loved.
Will you not come back again?
You trusted in your Highland men.
They trusted you dear Charlie.
They knew you were hiding in the valley.
Death and exile you were facing.
Will you not come back again?
Will you not come back again?
You cannot be more loved.
Will you not come back again?
We watched you in the twilight (dusk) hour.
We watched you in the morning grey (before dawn).
Though 30,000 pounds (reward) they said they give.
Oh, there is none at all who would betray (him)!
Will you not come back again?
Will you not come back again?
You cannot be more loved.
Will you not come back again?
Will you not come back again?