Ettrick Lady

As Aa gae doon the Ettrick Valley

At the oor o' twelve at night

Who did Aa see but a handsome lassie 

Combing her hair by candlelight 

Lassie Aa hev come a courtin 

Ee'II find favours for tae win 

And if ee'll but smile upon me 

Next Sunday night Aa'll call again

So tae me ee turn yer courtin 

Ma fine favours for tae win 

But it wid gi'e me the greatest pleasure 

If ee never did ca' again 

What wud Aa dae when Aa go oot walkin

Walkin oot for the Ettrick view 

What wud Aa dae when Aa go oot walkin

Walkin oot wi a laddie like you

Lassie Aa hev gold and silver 

Lassie Aa hev hooses and land 

Lassie Aa hev ships in the ocean 

They'll be all at your command 

What dae Aa care for yer ships in the ocean 

What dae Aa care for yer hooses and land

What dae Aa care for yer gold and silver

When ali Aa want is a handsome man

Did ee ever see the grass in the mornoing

Aw bedeckcd wi jewels rare 

Did ee ever see a handsome lassie 

Diamonds sparklin in her hair 

Did ee ever see a copper kettle 

Mended wi an auld tin can 

Did ee ever see a handsome lassie

Married off tae an ugly man