Robert Burns Song Wha Is That At My Bower-Door
Tune— Lass, an I come near thee.
Wha is that at my bower-door?
O wha is it but Findlay!
Then gae your gate, ye’se nae be here:
Indeed maun I, quo’ Findlay;
What mak’ ye, sae like a thief?
O come and see, quo’ Findlay;
Before the morn ye’ll work mischief:
Indeed will I, quo’ Findlay.
Gif I rise and let you in —
Let me in, quo’ Findlay;
Ye’ll keep me waukin wi’ your din;
Indeed will I, quo’ Findlay;
In my bower if ye should stay —
Let me stay, quo’ Findlay;
I fear ye’ll bide till break o’ day;
Indeed will I, quo’ Findlay.
Here this night if ye remain —
I’ll remain, quo’ Findlay;
I dread ye’ll learn the gate again;
Indeed will I, quo’ Findlay.
What may pass within this bower —
Let it pass, quo’ Findlay;
Ye maun conceal till your last hour:
Indeed will I, quo’ Findlay.