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.
Chorus
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
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.