The Jolly Beggar

Traditionally attributed to James V of Scotland

There was a jolly beggar, And a begging he was bound, And he took up his quarters Into a land'art town, And we'll gang nae mair a roving Sae late into the night, And we'll gang nae mair a roving, boys, Let the moon shine ne'er sae bright, And we'll gang nae mair a roving. Chorus: An we'll gang nae mair a-rovin' Wi' ladies tae the wine, When a beggar wi' her meal-pyocks Can fidge her tail sae fine, An' we'll gang nae mair a-rovin'.