Hey How Johnie Lad Lyrics - Andy M. Stewart

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!