Poesy

Song: I hae a Wife o’ my Ain

Robert Burns, 1759–1796

I HAE a wife of my ain,I’ll partake wi’ naebody;I’ll take Cuckold frae nane,I’ll gie Cuckold to naebody.

I hae a penny to spend,There⁠—thanks to naebody!I hae naething to lend,I’ll borrow frae naebody.

I am naebody’s lord,I’ll be slave to naebody;I hae a gude braid sword,I’ll tak dunts frae naebody.

I’ll be merry and free,I’ll be sad for naebody;Naebody cares for me,I care for naebody.

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