The wind that shakes the barley will not shake me The wind that shakes the barley won't shake me Like my grandma told me this I sew though that I see The fire that takes the kindling will not take me With breaking heart when e'er I hear The wind that shakes the barley. Loreena Isabel Irene McKennitt, CM, OM (born February 17, 1957) is a Canadian singer, composer, harpist, accordionist and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with Celtic and Middle Eastern themes. McKennitt is known for her refined, clear soprano vocals. Lyrics to 'The Wind that Shakes the Barley' by Loreena Mckennitt. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. I sat within a valley green I sat there with my true love My heart strove to choose between The … Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web! "The Wind That Shakes The Barley" I sat within a valley green, Sat there with my true love My heart strove to choose between, Me old love and the new love The old for her, the new that made, Me think on … Lyrics to The Wind That Shakes the Barley by Loreena McKennitt from the The Journey So Far: The Best of Loreena McKennitt album - including song video, artist biography, translations and more!