Ane by ane they gang awa; br The getherer gethers grit and sma': br Ane by ane maks ane and a'! br br Aye whan ane sets doon the cup br Ane ahint maun tak it up: br A' thegither they will sup! br br Golden-heidit, ripe, and strang, br Shorn will be the hairst or lang: br Syne begins a better sang!br br George MacDonaldbr br