Considered by many to be Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns wrote hundreds of songs and poems that are still beloved today. This volume contains a selection of Burns's best-known works, including lyrics set to traditional Scottish melodies and songs that he composed himself. It also includes notes on the history and origins of each piece. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.