O this is my departing night

O this is my departing night,
   For here nae langer maun I stay;
There's not a friend or foe o' mine,
   But wishes that I were away.

What I hae done for lack of wit,
   I never, never can recall;
I hope ye're a my friends as yet;
   Goodnight and joy be wi' ye all.

• Good Night and God Be With You (Skene MS) gif midi mov
• Good night and joy be wi' you a' (Scots Musical Museum) gif midi mov

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