The modern ballad of Tam Lin (first blog test)

(Modern English version of the ballad of Tam Lin)

(Original)

O I forbid you, maidens a',
That wear gowd on your hair,
To come or gae by Carterhaugh,
For young Tam Lin is there.

(Modern version)

Oh I forbid you dear maiden

that wear the crown on your head

to come or go by Carterhaugh

for young Tam Lin is here