Robert Burns (1759–1796). Poems and Songs.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.
286 . SongHighland Harry back again
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Fu’ stately strade he on the plain;
But now he’s banish’d far away,
I’ll never see him back again.
O for him back again! I wad gie a’ Knockhaspie’s land For Highland Harry back again. I wander dowie up the glen; I set me down and greet my fill, And aye I wish him back again. O for him, &c. And ilka body had their ain! Then I might see the joyfu’ sight, My Highland Harry back again. O for him, &c.