Laddie, Lie Near Me

Long have we parted been
Laddie, my dearie
Now we have met again
Laddie, lie near me

Long have I sought thee
Thy face to cheer me
Dear has it cost me
Laddie, lie near me

Near me, near me
Laddie, lie near me
Now we have met again
Laddie, lie near me

Here in the firelight
What joy to see thee
All the long winter night
Laddie, lie near me

Near me, near me
Laddie, lie near me
All the long winter night
Laddie, lie near me

All that I have endured
Laddie, my dearie
Here in thy arms is cured
Laddie, lie near me

My heart will never stray
Never deceive thee
Delight shall drive care away
Laddie, lie near me

Near me, near me
Laddie, lie near me
Delight shall drive care away
Laddie, lie near me