The Poetry Corner

Canst Thou Leave Me Thus.

By Robert Burns

Tune - "Roy's Wife." I. Canst thou leave me thus, my Katy? Canst thou leave me thus, my Katy? Well thou know'st my aching heart - And canst thou leave me thus for pity? In this thy plighted, fond regard, Thus cruelly to part, my Katy? Is this thy faithful swain's reward - An aching, broken heart, my Katy! II. Farewell! and ne'er such sorrows tear That fickle heart of thine, my Katy! Thou may'st find those will love thee dear - But not a love like mine, my Katy! Canst thou leave me thus, my Katy? Canst thou leave me thus, my Katy? Well thou know'st my aching heart - And canst thou leave me thus for pity?