I am the lion Wallace saw The same dour lion, nane may thraw Warder of old Scotland's law I am the lion Wallace saw Centuries and ages flown, what hae they but honours thrown Round my rugged brow and crown, time ne'er steals away I stand up to a' declare, Scotland's weal and power's my care Tak' this warning, foes beware, bide awa' frae me I am the lion Wallace saw The same dour lion nane may thraw Warder of old Scotland's law I am the lion Wallace saw Many ages I hae seen, Scotland's royal roost I've been Freedom's stronghold staunch, serene, bold and leal for aye Freedom is the lion's aim, freedom for the lion's ain Match the lion in his den, or let freedom be I am the lion Wallace saw The same dour lion nane may thraw Warder of old Scotland's law I am the lion Wallace saw Here I stand and watch for aye, roar the hour out, day by day Freedom's strong to sound the sway, from far sea to sea Freedom is the lion's aim, freedom for the lion's ain Match the lion in his den, or let freedom be I am the lion Wallace saw The same dour lion nane may thraw Warder of old Scotland's law I am the lion Wallace saw