Ane by ane they gang awa :
The Getherer gethers grit and
smaa :
Ane by ane maks ane and aa.
Aye whan ane sets doun the cup
Ane ahint maun tak it up :
Aa thegither they will sup.
Gowden-heidit, ripe and strang,
Shorn will be the hairst or lang
:
Syne begins a better sang.
