love but her, and love for ever.

had we never lov'd sae kindly,

had we never lov'd sae blindly,

never met—or never parted,

we had ne'er been broken-hearted.

fare-thee-weel, thou first and fairest!

fare-thee-weel, thou best and dearest!

thine be ilka joy and treasure,

peace, enjoyment, love and pleasure!

ae fond kiss, and then we sever!

ae fareweeli alas, for ever!

deep in heart-wrung tears i'll pledge thee,

warring sighs and groans i'll wage thee.