In the land o’ the leal.

Ye were aye leal and true, John,

Your task’s ended noo, John, 10

And I’ll welcome you

To the land o’ the leal.

Our bonnie bairn’s there, John,

She was baith guid and fair, John;

Oh we grudged her right sair 15

To the land o’ the leal!

Then dry that tearfu’ e’e, John,