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Ane by ane they gang awa; / The getherer gethers grit and sma': / Ane by ane maks ane and a'!
Aye whan ane sets doon the cup / Ane ahint maun tak it up: / A' thegither they will sup!
Golden-heidit, ripe, and strang, / Shorn will be the hairst or lang: / Syne begins a better sang!