Her sweetest harp now hangs unstrung,

Since Wilson’s ta’en awa’.

He sang o’ a’ her warlike deeds,

An’ sons that gallant were—

Her hoary towers, an’ snaw-clad hills,

An’ maidens sweet and fair.

His was a harp o’ thrillin’ sound,

Could pleasure aye impart;

Its melody o’ bygane days

Gaed hame to ilka heart.