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5 Altho that they have taen me off,
 * let me at liberty once more,

For a thats come and a thats gone,
 * I'll jolly view the country fare.

To stay upon my fathers farm,
 * that was never my intent,

I lov'd the lasses double well,
 * and aye the weary drop of drink.

But I do love the drop of drink,
 * and so do I the drop of tea,

I love the lasses double well,
 * and thats the thing will ruin me.

But I drink an no be drunk,
 * and I can fight an no be slain,

And I can court my neighbours lassie,
 * and aye go welcome to my ain.

But now my candle its burnt deen,
 * and the snotter its burnt me fair;

I am listed into Geordys crew,
 * so girls adieu for ever mair.

Young men beware and take advice,
 * and from the session keep you free,