One summer’s day in Huntly town, twas there I did agree
With Bogie O’Cairnie, to 6 months for a fee

To drive our two best horses to cart ‘n harry n’ plough
It was the only thing about farm work that he very well knew how

Now Bogie he had a daughter and her name was Isabelle
She was the lily of the valley and the primrose of the dell

That summer when I went walking, I chose him for my guide
Down by the pond O’Cairnie to watch the small fish glide

When 6 months it had passed and gone this lassie lost her bloom
Aye the red fell fae her rosy cheeks and her tears came tumblin’ down

And when 9 long months had passed and gone I brought forth to him a son
Oh and he was quickly sent for to see what could be done

Now I offered for to marry her but for Bogie that would nae do
He said yer no’a match for my Bonnie Bell and she’s no’a match for you

Then he sent him packin’ down the road, not a penny for his fee
So farewell my love from Huntly town a long farwell to thee

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Now she’s married to a tinker chap, wha’ comes from Huntly town
With his pots and pans and ladles, he scours the country round

And I’ve not got a better match, oh dear Bogie can you tell
For you sent away the one who holds the heart of your Bonnie Bell

So Bogie you had the final word when you sent me on my way
But you cannot stop the beating heart on a bright warm summer day

And when I look into the eyes of the small one at my side
Oh I see the face of the handsome lad who took me by surprise

Both:
One summer day in Huntly town, twas there I did agree