The Scottish songs - National Library of Scotland

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Awa wi' your soitows,
Awa wi' your store,
Ye ken na the pleasure
O' ae happy hour I
; :
O WHERE ARE YOU GOING, SWEET
ROBIN?
WHERE are you going, sweet Robin ?
What makes you sae proud and sae shy ?
1 once saw the day, little Robin,
My friendship you would not deny.
But winter again is returning,
And weather both stormy and snell
Gin ye will come back, little Robin,
I'll feed ye wi' moulins* mysell.
When summer comes in, little Robin
Forgets all his friends and his care
Away to the fields flies sweet Robin,
To wander the groves here and there.
Though you be my debtor, sweet Robin,
On you I will never lay blame ;
For Tve had as dear friends as Robin,
Who often have served me the same.
I once had a lover like Robin,
Who long for my love did implore
At last he took flight, just like Robin,
And him I ne'er saw any more.
But should the stern blast of misfortune
Return him, as winter does thee.
Though slighted by both, little Robin,
Yet both of your faults I'll forgie.f
* Crumbs.
t This fine sentimental song is copied from an anonymous sheet of mu-
ic. It may be sung to the tune of The Ewe-bughts.