"Willie's Gang Awa'" lyrics

Willie's gang to Melville Castle boots and spurs and aw'
To bid the lassies fond farewell before he gaes awa'
Willie's young and lythe and bonny loved by one and aw'
Oh, what will all the lassies do when Willie gangs awa'

The first he met was Lady Kate who led him through the hall
And wi' a sad and sorry heart she let the teardrops fall
Beside the fire stood Lady Grace said ne'er a word at aw
She thought that she was sure of him he gaid awa'

Willie's gang to Melville Castle boots and spurs and aw'
To bid the lassies fond farewell before he gaes awa'
Willie's young and lythe and bonny loved by one and aw'
Oh, what will all the lassies do when Willie gangs awa'

The next he saw was Lady Bell she wouldna smile at aw
Perhaps the lad will fancy me and disappoint ye's all
Then doon the stairs came Lady Jean the flower of them all
Saying lassies trust in Providence and you'll get husbands all

Willie's gang to Melville Castle boots and spurs and aw'
To bid the lassies fond farewell before he gaes awa'
Willie's young and lythe and bonny loved by one and aw'
Oh, what will all the lassies do when Willie gangs awa'

When on his horse he rode Awa they all came tae the door
He gaily raised his bonnet blue they set up sic a roar
Their cries and tears brought Willie back he kissed them one and a'
Saying lassies bide til I get hame and I will wed yous all

Willie's gang to Melville Castle boots and spurs and aw'
To bid the lassies fond farewell before he gaes awa'
Willie's young and lythe and bonny loved by one and aw'
Oh, what will all the lassies do when Willie gangs awa'
Oh, what will all the lassies do when Willie gangs awa'