O, I hae killed my reid-roan steed,,

That erst was sae fair and free, O.'

'Your steed was auld, and ye hae gat mair,,

Edward, Edward;,

Your steed was auld, and ye hae gat mair,,

Some other dool ye drie, O.',

'O, I hae killed my father dear,,

Mother, mother;,

O, I hae killed my father dear,,

Alas, and wae is me, O.'