As she gaed to the kirk.

And weel he kent that ladye fair

Amang her maidens free;

For the flower, that springs in May morning,

Was not sae sweet as she.

He lighted at the ladye's yate,

And sat him on a pin;

And sang fu' sweet the notes o' love,

Till a' was cosh[[A]] within.

And first he sang a low low note,