The Highland Laddie

Lyrics

Lawland Lads think they are fine But, oh ,they're vain and idly gaudy How much unlike the graceful mein And manly looks o' my Highland Laddie If I were free at will tae choose To be the wealthiest Lawland Lady I'd tak' young Donald without trews Wi' bonnet blue and Highland plaidie Oh my bonnie, bonnie Highland Laddie Oh my bonnie, bonnie Highland Laddie When I was sick and like tae die He rowed me in his Highland plaidie O'er Benty Hill wi' him I'll run And leave my Lawland kin and daddy Frae winter's cauld and summer's sun He'll screen me in his Highland plaidie A painted room, a silken red Maun please a Lawland Laird and Lady But I can kiss and be as glad Behind a bush in his Highland plaidie Nae greater joy I'll e'er pretend Than that his love prove true and steady Like mine tae him which ne'er shall end While heaven preserves my Highland Laddie Oh my bonnie, bonnie Highland Laddie Oh my bonnie, bonnie Highland Laddie When I was sick and like tae die He rowed me in his Highland plaidie