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The Gretna Girls

from Between River and Railway by Claire Hastings

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Written by Claire Hastings

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The Gretna Girls

We cam tae the factory when the war it was far from being over
Oor troubles we packed up, we would dae oor bit for a’ the boys a far
Big cities and wee toons and fae a’ the country roon
Here come the Gretna girls!

Lodgins we did share, in the hostels firm friendships they were founded
But for a’ the times o’ joy the 12 hour shifts were there tae keep us lassies grounded
For country and for king, ammunition we would bring
Here come the Gretna girls!

The labour it was hard, the cordite polluted oor lungs
Hair and cheeks once rosy the colour of yella often turned
But for ten times the pay we would work another day…

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from Between River and Railway, released April 29, 2016

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Claire Hastings Glasgow, UK

Claire Hastings is a Scottish folksinger/songwriter based in Glasgow.

BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year in 2015

Those Who Roam released 18.01.19

'A unique and original talent' (Maverick)

Hastings’ talents not just as a musician but as a compelling storyteller were obvious (The Herald)

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