Chorus
And were a’ gain east and west
We’re a’ gaun aye a glee
We’re a’ gaun east and west
A courtin Mally Leigh
.
When Mally Leigh cam doon the streets
Her petticoats did flee
she cast a look behind her
Tae see her negligee
.
And a along the Canongate
There’s beau o’ ilk degree
And mony’s a lads turned aroond
Tae look at bonnie Mally Leigh
.
A the lassies in the Coo-gate
Comb doon their yellow hair
The lassies in the Canongate
They sing forever mair
.
But woe be tae the rovin lad
That sings sae ranting ‘ noo
And woe be tae the sailor lad
That fills a lassie fu’
.
O the lassies in the Canongate
They are a wondrous nice
They winna gie a single kiss
but for a double price
.
Here’e a health untae the rantin lads
Along the banks O’ Forth
Who poach the Turnet oyster beds
For a that they are worth.