Ho’s ta’en three locks o’ her yellow hair

(Binnorie, oh Binnorie),

And wi’ them strung his harp sae rare

By the bonny milldams of Binnorie.

And sune the harp sang loud and clear

(Binnorie, oh Binnorie),

Fareweel my father, and mother dear!

By the bonny milldams of Binnorie.