And gin I live to keep him sae,

I’m blest aboon the lave:

And will I see his face again,

And will I hear him speak? 50

I’m downright dizzy wi’ the thought,

In troth I’m like to greet.

For there’s nae luck about the house,

There’s nae luck at a’;

There’s little pleasure in the house, 55

When our gudeman’s awa’.