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An' a' that, an' a' that ;
They'll fit an' hash at a' that,
Till a' their weel ſwell'd kytes belyve,
are bent like drums, an' a'that.

They'll ſpend as much in ae night's time,
on wine an rum, an' a'that,
And catching hizzies by the wayme,
in oozie nooks. an' a' that.
For a' that, an' a' that,
They're coſtly gear for a' that,
They'll pay a guinea fer a wench,
for warm breeks, an' a that.

There's ſome of them awa' to France;
to ſpend their time, an a that;
They think they'll hae a better chance
for cheaper wine, an'a' that.
For a' that, an a' that.
They'll get a cheat for a' that;
They'll come again, an' a' their tails
between their feet, for a' that.

The Farmers now may cock their noſe,
their corn's dear, and a that;
Poor bodies now will ſcarce get broſe,
when they get tea, an'a' that.
For a' that, an'a' that',
Their milk is dear, an' a'that Their butter, cheeſs, and eggs, and hens,
is double paid, for a'that,