AYE WAKIN, O!
by Harry Lauder
based on an old Scottish Song
contributed by Bruce McCausland

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Once upon a time, I was very bonnie.
I used tae hae a bonnie wee lad,
But noo I hivna' ony.
 

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I'm aye wakin', O!
wakin', aye an' eerie.
Sleep I canna get...
for thinkin' on my dearie.
I'm aye wakin', O!

Verse 2

When winter time comes on
And ev'rybody body's sleepin'
I think on my bonnie wee lad
And bleer my een wae greetin'.

Chorus

Verse 3

He was very nice,
and kind tae to me was Sandy;
He used tae buy me ginger snaps
And lumps o' sugar candy.

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Verse 4

He took me for a walk
one nicht roon' the yardy,
Then he sat me doon on a seat
an'gan tae gi' me beardy.

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Verse 5

Once he said tae me
"Maggie, ye're my soorok!"
And then he kiss'd me on the nose,
An' took me doon to Gourock.

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