When first my brave Johnie lad came to this town
He had a blue bonnet that wanted the crown;
But now he has gotten a hat and a feather
Hey, brave Johnie lad, cock up your beaver!

Cock up your beaver, and cock it fu' sprush
We'll over the border, and gie them a brush;
There's somebody there we'll teach better behaviour
Hey, brave Johnie lad, cock up your beaver!