Ca' Hawkie through the water
 

Chorus
Ca' Hawkie, ca' Hawkie,
Ca' Hawkie through the water;
Hawkie is a sweir beast,
And Hawkie winna wade the water.
 

Hawkie is a bonny coe,
Though she's loth to wade the water;
While she waits the wark'll stand,
So ca' Hawkie through the water.
 

Hawkie is a pretty cow;
All the children do adore her,
For she gives them all the milk
There is none they prize before her.
 

Girls, be not too nice and coy,
If your swethearts want to marry,
Ne'er say nay, but quickly comply,
As 'tis hazardous to tarry.
 

Now, young maids my counsel take,
Since that it can be no better;
Cast off baith your hose and shoon,
And drive her through the water.