“Lassie wi' the Yellow Coatie”
Description
"Lassie wi' the yellow coatie, Will ye wed a muirlan' Jockie? Lassie wi' the yellow coatie, Will ye busk an' gang wi' me?" The singer admits to poverty, but promises to work hard and be true. He warns: "Time is precious, dinna lose it."
References
- Ford-Vagabond, p. 198, "Lassie wi' the Yellow Coatie" (1 text)
- Roud #2582
- BI, FVS198