SongHeres To Thy Health
song—here's to thy health tune—“laggan burn.” here's to thy health, my bonie lass, gude nicht and joy be wi' thee; i'll e nae mair to thy bower-door, to tell thee that i lo'e thee. o dinna think, my pretty pink, but i live without thee: i vow and swear i dinna care, how lang ye look about ye. thou'rt aye sae free inf me, thou hast nae mind to marry; i'll be as free inf thee, ime hae i to tarry: i ken thy frien's try ilka means frae wedlock to delay thee; depending on some higher ce, but fortune may betray thee. i ken they sy low estate, but that does never grieve me; for i'm as free as any he; sma' siller will relieve me. i'll t my health my greatest wealth, sae lang as i'll enjoy it; i'll fear nae st, i'll bode nae want, as lang's i get employment. but far off fowls hae feathers fair, and, aye until ye try them, tho' they seem fair, still have a care; they may prove waur than i am. but at twal' at night, when the moon shines bright, my dear, i'll e ahee; for the man that loves his mistress weel, ravel makes him weary.