Good night, and joy be wi' ye a', <br />Your harmless mirth has cheer'd my heart; <br />May life's fell blasts out o'er ye blaw; <br />In sorrow may ye never part! <br />My spirit lives, but strength is gone, <br />The mountain-fires now blaze in vain; <br />Remember, sons, the deeds I 've done, <br />And in your deeds I 'll live again! <br /> <br />When on yon muir our gallant clan, <br />Frae boasting foes their banners tore; <br />Wha shew'd himself a better man, <br />Or fiercer waved the red claymore? <br />But when in peace--then mark me there-- <br />When through the glen the wand'rer came, <br />I gave him of our lordly fare, <br />I gave him here a welcome hame. <br /> <br />The auld will speak, the young maun hear; <br />Be cantie, but be gude and leal; <br />Your ain ills aye hae heart to bear, <br />Anither's aye hae heart to feel. <br />So, ere I set, I 'll see ye shine; <br />I 'll see ye triumph ere I fa'; <br />My parting breath shall boast you mine-- <br />Good night, and joy be wi' ye a'!<br /><br />Alexander Boswell<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/good-night-and-joy-be-wi-ye-a/
