Margaree Valley’s Acadian Ballad

A Song of Summer & Tradition

Feel the spirit of Cape Breton come alive! This Acadian ballad celebrates the beauty of Margaree Valley, its rich culture, and lively music—from the rolling hills to the melodies of the river. What if you could hear the soul of Margaree Valley in a song?

Nestled in the heart of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, this Acadian ballad captures the magic of summer, music, and tradition. From the rolling hills to the winding Margaree River, life in the valley is a blend of nature, history, and celebration. Acadian fiddles, accordions, and heartfelt lyrics tell the story of a place where good times roll and the past lives on.

Ballad of the Margaree

(Verse 1)
Oh, the sun climbs high o’er the Margaree,
Golden light on the rolling sea,
Fields of clover, soft winds roam,
Calling the heart of the valley home.

(Chorus)
Sing, oh sing, let the fiddles play,
Dance ‘neath the stars ‘til the break of day,
Where the river runs and the tall pines sway,
Margaree calls and I can’t stay away.

(Verse 2)
Fishermen cast where the waters gleam,
Salmon leap in a silver stream,
Old men laugh on a weathered dock,
Stories as strong as the valley rock.

(Chorus - Repeat)
Sing, oh sing, let the fiddles play,
Dance ‘neath the stars ‘til the break of day,
Where the river runs and the tall pines sway,
Margaree calls and I can’t stay away.

(Bridge)
Bon temps rolls with the evening tide,
Accordion sings while the lovers glide,
Feet stomp down on an oaken floor,
Laughter spills from the old dance door.

(Verse 3)
Blueberry hills and the whispering trees,
Soft grass bends in the summer breeze,
Fiddles cry and the voices rise,
Under Cape Breton’s endless skies.

(Chorus - Repeat)
Sing, oh sing, let the fiddles play,
Dance ‘neath the stars ‘til the break of day,
Where the river runs and the tall pines sway,
Margaree calls and I can’t stay away.

(Outro)
So if you wander, lost and free,
Follow the road to the Margaree,
Where hearts are warm and hands are strong,
And life is held in a fiddle’s song.
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Credits: Lyrics and melody by Robert Jennings. Published by InnerSelf Publications. AI-assisted production and vocals. © 2025 InnerSelf Publications. All rights reserved.