When first my brave Johnie lad came to this town
He had a blue bonnet that wanted the crown;
But now he has gotten a hat and a feather
Hey, brave Johnie lad, c*ck up your beaver!
c*ck up your beaver, and c*ck it fu' sprush
We'll over the border, and gie them a brush;
There's somebody there we'll teach better behaviour
Hey, brave Johnie lad, c*ck up your beaver!