The Queen of All Argyle

written by Andy M. Stewart

Andy M. Stewart first recorded this song with "Silly Wizard" on the album Kiss the Tears Away. It also appears on The Best of Silly Wizard (Shanachie 79048) and Live in America.
In the chorus, some variations of this song use the word "morning" rather than "marvel" ... in her smile.

Gentlemen it is me duty
To inform you of one beauty
Though I'd ask of you a favour
Not to seek her for a while
Though I own she is a creature
Of character and feature
No words can paint the picture
Of the queen of all Argyle

Chorus
And if you could have seen her there
Boys, if you had just been there
The swan was in her movements
And the marvel in her smile
All the roses in the garden
They bow and ask her pardon
For not one could match the beauty
Of the Queen of all Argyle

On the evening that I mentioned
I passed with light intention
Through a part of our dear country
Known for beauty and for style
In the place of noble thinkers
Of scholars and great drinkers
But above them all for splendour
Shone the Queen of all Argyle

Chorus...

So my lads I needs must leave you
My intentions no' to grieve you
Nor indeed would I deceive you
Oh I'll see you in a while
I must find some way to gain her
To court her and attain her
I fear my heart's in danger
From the Queen of all Argyle

Chorus (twice)