Burns' Popular Songs/Fairest maid on Devon banks

by Robert Burns (1759-1796)

Fairest maid on Devon banks.

Fairest maid on Devon banks,
Crystal Devon, winding Devon,
Wilt thou lay that frown aside,
And smile as thou were wont to do?

Full well thou know'st I love thee dear,
Could'st thou to malice lend an ear?
Oh, did not love exclaim "Forbear,
For use a faithful lover so!"

Then come, thou fairest of the fair,
Those wonted smiles, oh let me share!
And, by thy beauteous self I swear,
No love but thine my heart shall know.