[Verse 1] What wouldnt it be in love With bonnie Maggie Lauder? A piper met her goin to Fife And speaked what people called her Right scornfully she answered him Begone you howlin shaker! Jog on your way, you blatherskate! My name is Maggie Lauder. [Verse 2] Maggie, call he, And by my bags Im fidgin feign to see thee Sit down by me, my bonnie bird And drawn, I wouldnt austere thee For Im a piper to my trade My name is Rob the Ranter The lassies lept as they were daft When I blow up my chanter. [Verse 3] Piper, call Meg, have you your bags For is your drone in order? If you be Rob, Ive heard of you You live upon the border The lassies all, both far and near Have heard of Rob the Ranter Ill shake my foot with right good will If youll blow up your chanter! [Verse 4] Then to his bags he flew with speed About the drone he twisted Meg up and walloped oer the green For brawley could she frisk it! Well done! quo he. Play up! said she Well bobbed! said Rob the Ranter Tis worth my while to play, indeed When I have such a dancer! [Verse 5] Well have you played your part, call Meg Your cheeks are like the crimson Theres neer in Scotland plays so well Since we lost Habbie Simpson Ive lived in Fife, both maid and wife This ten years and a quarter If you should come to Anster fair Speak ere for Maggie Lauder!
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