They bigget a bower on yon burn-brae,

And theekit it oer wi rashes.

2

They theekit it oer wi rashes green,

They theekit it oer wi heather;

But the pest cam frae the burrows-town,

And slew them baith thegither.

3

They thought to lye in Methven kirk-yard,

Amang their noble kin;