Wha is that at my Bower Door

Robert Burns (1759โ€“1796)

The Merry Muses of Caledonia

Wha is that at my bower door?O wha is it but Findlay!Then gae your gate, ye'se nae be here;Indeed maun I! quo' Findlay:What mak ye, sae like a thief?O come and see! quo' Findlay:Before the morn ye 'll work mischief;Indeed will I! quo' Findlay.

Gif I rise and let you in;Let me in! quo' Findlay:Yell keep me wauken wi' your din;Indeed will I! quo' Findlay:In my bower if ye should stay;Let me stay! quo' Findlay:I fear ye'll bide till break o' day;Indeed will I! quo' Findlay.

Here this night if ye remain;I'll remain! quo' Findlay:I dread ye'll learn the gate again;Indeed will I! quo' Findlay.What may pass within this bower:Let it pass! quo' Findlay:Ye maun conceal till your last hour;Indeed will I! quo' Findlay.