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RATTLIN,' ROARIN' WILLIE by ROBERT BURNS

Poet Analysis

First Line: O RATTLIN,' ROARIN' WILLIE
Last Line: YOU'RE WELCOME HAME TO ME!
Subject(s): SEDUCTION; FRIENDSHIP; DRINKS & DRINKING;

O rattlin', roarin' Willie,
As I cam by Crochallan,
I cannilie keekit ben;
Rattlin', roarin' Willie
Was sittin at yon boord-en';
Sittin at yon boord-en,
And amang gude companie;
Rattlin', roarin' Willie,
You're welcome hame to me!



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