Craigie Hill

It being in springtime, and the small birds they were singin'

Down by yon shady harbor, I carelessly did stray

The Thrushes, they were warblin', the violets they were charmin'

To view fond lovers talkin', a while I did delay

She said, my dear, don't leave me for another season

Though fortune does be pleasin', I'll go along with you

I'll forsake friends and relations and bid this holy nation

And to the bonny Bann banks, forever I'll bid adieu

He said, my dear, don't grieve, or yet annoy my patience

You know I love you dearly, the more I'm goin' away

I'm goin' to a foreign nation to purchase a plantation

To comfort her here after all in America-y

Then after a short while, a fortune does be pleasin'

It'll cause them all to smile at our late goin' away

We'll be happy as Queen Victoria, all in the greatest glory

We'll be drinkin' wine and porter, all in America-y

If you were in your bed lyin' and thinkin' on dyin'

The sight of the lovely Bann Banks, so your sorrow you'd give over

Or if you were down one hour, down in the shady bower

Pleasure would surround you, you'd think on death no more

Then fare you well sweet Craigie Hill, where often times I've roved

I never thought my childhood days I'd part you anymore

Now we're sailin' on the ocean for honor and promotion

And the bonny boats are sailin' way down by Doorin shore