Ae fond kiss and then we sever
Ae farewell, alas, forever!
Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee
Warring sighs and groans I'll wage thee!

Who’s say that fortune grieves him
While the star of hope she leaves him?
Me, no cheerful twinkle lights me
Dark despair around benights me

I'll ne'er blame my partial fancy

For to see her was to love her
Love but her and love forever

Had we never loved so kindly
Had we never loved so blindly
Never met or never parted
We'd ne'er been so broken-hearted

Fare thee well, thou first and fairest!
Fare thee well, thou best and dearest!
Thine be ilka joy and treasure
Peace, enjoyment, love and pleasure!

Ae fond kiss and then we sever!
Ae farewell, alas, forever!
Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee
Warring sighs and groans I'll wage thee!