226. Song—I hae a Wife o’ my Ain
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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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