[Verse 1]
I’ve seen lots of bonnie lassies on my travels wide,
But my heart is centred noo on bonnie Kate McBride;
Altho’ I’m no a fella who would throw a word away,
I’m surprised mysel’ at times at a’ I’ve got to say–

[Refrain]
Roamin’ in the gloamin’ on the bonnie banks o’ Clyde.
Roamin’ in the gloamin’ with my lassie by my side.
When the sun has gone to rest,
That’s the time we love the best.
O, it’s lovely roamin’ in the gloamin.!

[Verse 3]
Last nicht efter strollin’ we got hame at half-past nine.
Sittin’ at the kitchen fire I asked her to be mine.
When she promised I got up
And danced the Hielan’ Fling;
I’ve just been to the jewellers
And I’ve picked a nice wee ring. [To refrain]