Tune. - "I Am A Man Unmarried." I. O Once I Lov'D A Bonnie Lass, Ay, And I Love Her Still; And Whilst That Honour Warms My Breast, I'll Love My Handsome Nell. Ii. As Bonnie Lasses I Hae Seen, And Mony Full As Braw; But For A Modest Gracefu' Mien The Like I Never Saw. Iii. A Bonnie Lass, I Will Confess, Is Pleasant To The E'E, But Without Some Better Qualities SHe's No A Lass For Me. Iv. But Nelly'S Looks Are Blithe And Sweet, And What Is Best Of A', Her Reputation Is Complete, And Fair Without A Flaw. V. She Dresses Ay Sae Clean And Neat, Both Decent And Genteel: And Then There'S Something In Her Gait Gars Ony Dress Look Weel. Vi. A Gaudy Dress And Gentle Air May Slightly Touch The Heart; But It's Innocence And Modesty That Polishes The Dart. Vii. 'Tis This In Nelly Pleases Me, 'Tis This Enchants My Soul; For Absolutely In My Breast She Reigns Without Control
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