1788 · 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.