Tibbie Dunbar.

Tune - "Johnny M'Gill."


I.

    O, Wilt thou go wi' me,
        Sweet Tibbie Dunbar?
    O, wilt thou go wi' me,
        Sweet Tibbie Dunbar?
    Wilt thou ride on a horse,
        Or be drawn in a car,
    Or walk by my side,
        O, sweet Tibbie Dunbar?

II.

    I care na thy daddie,
        His lands and his money,
    I care na thy kindred,
        Sae high and sae lordly:
    But say thou wilt hae me
        For better for waur,
    And come in thy coatie,
        Sweet Tibbie Dunbar!

Robert Burns

Robert Burns

Robert Burns, also known as Rabbie Burns, the Bard of Ayrshire, and various other names and epithets, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. Born on January 25, 1759, in Alloway, he is best known for works such as 'Auld Lang Syne,' 'Scots Wha Hae,' and 'A Red, Red Rose.' He passed away on July 21, 1796, in Dumfries.

Robert Burns

English

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