Nickel Creek - Sweet Afton Lyrics
Flow gently, sweet Afton, among thy green braes,
Flow gently, I'll sing thee a song in thy praise;
My Mary's asleep by thy murmuring stream,
Flow gently, sweet Afton, disturb not her dream.
Ye wild whistling blackbirds in yon thorny den,
Thou green-crested lapwing, thy screaming forebear,
I charge you disturb not my slumbering fair.
How lofty, sweet Afton, thy neighboring hills,
Far mark'd with the courses of clear winding rills,
There daily I wander as noon rises high
My flocks and my Mary's sweet cot in my eye.
How pleasant thy banks and green valleys below,
There oft as mild Ev'ning weeps over the lea
The sweet scented birk shades my Mary and me.
Thy crystal stream, Afton, how lovely it glides,
And winds by the cot where my Mary resides,
How wanton thy waters her snowy feet lave,
As gathering sweet flow'rets she stems thy clear wave.
Flow gently, sweet Afton, among thy green braes,
Flow gently, sweet river, the theme of my lays,
My Mary's asleep by thy murmuring stream,
Flow gently, sweet Afton, disturb not her dream.
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Nickel Creek Sweet Afton Comments
Oh woah my name
This band was one of the musical pillars of my childhood.
I sing this staring out on the bay as the sun colors the morning sky. What a fine blend don't cha know. I sure miss you Nickelcreek.
So many people think I was named after the Mountain in Richmond, VA... But my dad’s side came from Scotland. This song will forever be a part of me as I am named after this beautiful river.
I also grew up listening to this song myself. So thank you nickle creek for giving me a few happy memories in my messy childhood. Your songs were my best friends and your melodic stories put me to sleep. 🖤💜❤️
This song has been used by me to put so many kids to sleep. I babysit and have siblings. This is truly a magical song and idk what it is about it that just puts them right to sleep
Beautiful! I love this song so much.
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Its not gay !!
@lights U right tbh.
This song really means a lot to some people and it just hurts us on a personal level when people insult it. I’m sorry you had to play it but this song gave me hope as a kid and still gives me hope now. I’m so sorry it doesn’t make you feel as happy as it makes me. I could cry I’m so happy right now just listening to this song and feeling love with each strum and each word.
Evelyn Grace okay 4 months ago me was beyond stupid.. This was a child hood song i just remember a memory about this song where my music teacher screamed at me because i had dyslexia and got the words wrong. Ever since this song creeped me out and just brought that horrible memory of him screaming at me.
2019!!!
Incredibly beautiful. So glad to have discovered your artistry!
What a sweet lullaby
Jeez...this song😭
Goddamn it. I'm not crying. I'm not.
If you don't like it don't listen...sheesh
Flow Gently Sweet Afton~♥
OOOh a song for me
Meet tooo
*braes*
Takes me back to a place I've never been but I know is in me. Genetic memory I suppose.
Robert Burns done well!!
This was one of my dads favorite songs, ma he rest in peace
You must have loved him very much.
Robert Burns, 1791
One of the prettiest, thank You Nickel Creek. Stay together making beautiful music.
My cousin walked down the isle to this song. Most beautiful moment.
This is one of most peaceful songs. It takes me back to the cliffs of Ireland.
It's funny how one song can bring everyone back to a different place. For me it's the rolling hills of New York( out in the country).
RIP Little angel Afton...
Saw them live in Jacksonville Oregon & they sound just like this... they are magical.
I love your music
my son is name afton
+Derek Good I was going to name my Daughter Afton but didn't make it that far.
+Derek Good I'd name my kid that too, based only off my love for this song!
My 3 year old Daughter is Afton. This song influenced that decision. The first few words of the lyrics are framed on her bedroom wall
I also named my son Afton after this song. <3
Poem written by Robert Burns (Rabbie Burns), Ayrshire, Scotland (25 January1759 - 21 July1796). Set to music by Jonathan E. Spilman, (15 April 1812 – 23 May 1896) Kentucky lawyer, minister and composer.
So lovely!
Relaxing!!!
From Robert Burns.
Can this song go on forever?
4 Eyed Animation it still on my side
#SHH
I heard Joel Cohen and his Boston Camarata do this in August 2011 at the Head Tide Church in Alna, Maine. And, I remember it from some 19th century song book from my childhood. But, you folks have brought it to a whole new level. And, I thank you with tears in my eyes.
I just saw the movie Genuis about Tom Wolfe. This song was featured in the movie. Well done. JPC, ATL