Upon the banks o' Swale.

Ah lov'd that lass as meh life,

Ah felt to wish her weal,

Ah ask'd her to become my wife

Upon the banks o' Swale.

Wi' looks bespeaking mind intent

On what ah ardent tell,

E' vain ah woo'd her to consent

Upon the banks o' Swale.

Ah kiss'd, ah press'd her to gi way