Album version 1:41 Welsh 1987/1992

Liner notes

Beneath the waters… the village Capel Celyn. This village in Wales was submerged, against much protest and struggle by its inhabitants, in order to accommodate a reservoir. This is a lament for the loss of Capel Celyn, memories now held beneath the water.

notes by Roma Ryan
The Celts album booklet, 1992

Welsh lyrics

Dan y dwr, tawelwch sydd.
Dan y dwr, galwaf i.
Nid yw’r swn gyda fi.

Dan y dwr, tawelwch am byth.
Dan y dwr, galwaf i.
Nid yw’r swn ddim fwy gyda fi.

Translation

Beneath the waters, there is silence.
Beneath the waters, I call you.
There is no company with me.

Beneath the waters, silent forever.
Beneath the waters, I call you.
The sound is no longer with me.

lyrics by Roma Ryan
EMI Music Publishing Ltd, 1987