Hielan' Laddie.
Where ha' ye been a' the day?
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie.
Saw ye him that's far awa'
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie.
On his head a bonnet blue
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie.
Tartan plaid and Hielan' trews,
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie.
When he drew his gude braid-sword,
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie
Then he gave his royal word.
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie
Frae the field he ne'er wad flee,
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie
Wi' his friends wad live or dee.
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie
Where ha' ye been a' the day?
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie.
Saw ye him that's far awa'
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie.
On his head a bonnet blue
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie.
Tartan plaid and Hielan' trews,
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie.
Geordie sits in Charlie's chair,
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie
But I think he'll no bide there.
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie
Charlie yet shall mount the throne,
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie
Weel ye ken it is his own.
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie
Where ha' ye been a' the day?
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie.
Saw ye him that's far awa'
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie.
On his head a bonnet blue
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie.
Tartan plaid and Hielan' trews,
Bonnie laddie, Hielan' laddie.
"Heilan' Laddie" is the Regimental March Past of the Black Watch.
(See "A Touch of Tartan")
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