Ed de Moel

Child Ballads - Lyrics

Child 53
Young Beichan
Version G

Communicated by Mr. Alexander Laing, of Newburg-on-Tay, as derived from the recitation of Miss Walker.

Narrative

1   * * * *
'O wha's aught a' yon flock o sheep,
An wha's aught a' yon flock o kye?
An wha's aught a' yon pretty castles,
That you sae often do pass bye?'
2   'They're a' Lord Beekin's sheep,
They're a' Lord Beekin's kye;
They're a' Lord Beekin's castles,
That you sae often do pass bye.'
* * * * *
3   He's tane [the] table wi his feet,
Made cups an candlesticks to flee:
'I'll lay my life 'tis Susy Pie,
Come owr the seas to marry me.'

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