1771-1779
song—handsome nell 注释标题 the first of my performances.—r. b.
tune—“i am a man unmarried.”
once i lov'd a bonie ss,
ay, and i love her still;
and whilst that virtue warms my breast,
i'll love my handsome nell.
as bonie sses i hae seen,
and mony full as braw;
but, for a modest gracefu' mein,
the like i never saw.
a bonie ss, i will fess,
is pleasant to the e'e;
but, without some better qualities,
she's no a ss for me.
but nelly's looks are blythe and sweet,
and what is best of a',
her reput
Song—Handsome Nell(1/2)