Comin' Thro' The Rye

Strathspey · 4/4 · D major

Comin' Thro' The Rye is a traditional Scottish tune and song whose precise origin and early history remain uncertain, though it gained widespread popularity through a poem by Robert Burns published in 1787. The melody is typically performed in a lively, upbeat 4/4 meter in the key of D major, often reflecting the spirited character of Scottish country dance music. While its exact initial composition date and original composer are lost to history, the tune has long been associated with traditional Scottish social gatherings and theatrical adaptations.

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