The bride and bride's party to the church they did go
The bride she rode foremost, she bore the best show
And I followed after with my heart full of woe
To see my love wed to another.

The first place I saw her was on the church stand
Gold rings on her fingers and her love by the hand
Says I, "My wee lassie, I will be your man
Although you are wed to another."

The next place I saw her was on the way home
I ran on before her, not knowing where to roam
Says I, "My wee lassie, I'll be by your side
Although you are wed to another."

"Stop, stop!" says the groom's man, "till I speak a word.
Would you venture your life on the point of my sword?
For courting too slowly you've lost this fair maid
So begone, for you'll never enjoy her."

So make now my grave both large, wide and deep
And sprinkle it over with flowers so sweet
Then lay me down in it to take my last sleep
For that's the best way to forget her.

[Repeat first verse]