Laddie, Lie Near Me

Long have we parted been,

Laddie, my dearie,

Now we have met again,

Laddie, lie near me.

Long have I sought thee,

Thy face to cheer me,

Dear has it cost me,

Laddie, lie near me.

Near me, near me

Laddie, lie near me

Now we have met again

Laddie, lie near me

Here in the firelight,

What joy to see thee

All the long winter night,

Laddie, lie near me

All that I have endured,

Laddie, my dearie,

Here in thy arms is cured,

Laddie, lie near me.

My heart will never stray,

Never deceive thee,

Delight shall drive care away,

Laddie, lie near me.