love but her, and love for ever.
had we never lov'd sae kindly,
had we never lov'd sae blindly,
never met—or never parted,
we had ne'er been broken-hearted.
fare-thee-weel, thou first and fairest!
fare-thee-weel, thou best and dearest!
thine be ilka joy and treasure,
peace, enjoyment, love and pleasure!
ae fond kiss, and then we sever!
ae fareweeli alas, for ever!
deep in heart-wrung tears i'll pledge thee,
warring sighs and groans i'll wage thee.