226. Song—I hae a Wife o’ my Ain

I HAE a wife of my ain, I’ll partake wi’ naebody; I’ll take Cuckold frae nane, I’ll gie Cuckold to naebody.

I hae a penny to spend, There—thanks to naebody! I hae naething to lend, I’ll borrow frae naebody.

I am naebody’s lord, I’ll be slave to naebody; I hae a gude braid sword, I’ll tak dunts frae naebody.

I’ll be merry and free, I’ll be sad for naebody; Naebody cares for me, I care for naebody.