The Sailor's Tragedy (1823)/Jamie frae Dundee
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JAMIE FRAE DUNDEE.
I canna like you, gentle Sir, altho' a laird you be,I like a bonny Scottiſh lad,wha brought me frae Dundee.
Had awa' wi' Jamie,Had awa' wi' Jamie,Had awa' wi' Jaime o'er the lea;I'll gang wi' him wi' right guid-will,He's a' the warld to me.
I'll gang wi' Jamie frae Dundee,to cheer the loneſome way;His cheeks are ruddy o'er wi' health,he's frolicſome as May.
Had awa', &c.
The lav'rock mounts to hail the morn,the lintwhite ſwells his throat;But never one ſo ſweet, ſo clear,as Jamie's tuneſu' note.
Had awa', &c.