“NEVER GEE YOUR BEAVER”
When fortune smiles upon your broo,
An’ gars ye think you’re a’richt noo,
Dinna mak’ a great ado,
“Never gee your beaver”.
When far beyond the prime o’ life,
An’ misfortune cuttin’ like a knife,
Haud up your heid abune the strife,
“Never gee your beaver”.
When you meet a fellow in distress,
Or find one in an awkward mess,
When you ease the pain within the breast,
“Never gee your beaver”.
(Note: A 'Beaver' is an alternative name for a 'Top Hat')
