Hieland Laddie The Lawland Lads think they are fine But oh they're vain and idle gaudy How much unlike the graceful mein And manly looks o' my Highland Laddie If I were free at will to choose To be the wealthiest Lawland Lady I'd tak' young Donald without trews Wi' bonnet blue and Highland plaidie (Chorus): Oh my bonnie bonnie Highland Laddie Oh my bonnie bonnie Highland Laddie When I was sick and like to die He rowed me in his Highland plaidie O'er Bently Hill wi' him I'll run And leave my Lawland kin and daddy Frae winters chill and summers sun He'll screen me in his Highland plaidie A painted room, a silken bed Maun please a Lawland Lord and Lady But I could 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 to him, which ne'er shall end While heaven preserves my Highland Laddie (Repeat Chorus) Child #228 EC oct96
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