Winter 's back wi' snaw an' sleet
Tho' lilac braks the bud.
Unco roads an' a'thing weet—
Winter 's back wi' snaw an' sleet
Mend the fire wi' guid black peat—
Soakin' claes an' clorts o' mud;
Winter 's back wi' snaw and sleet
Tho' lilac braks the bud.