Lionel McClellend sings a man's a man for a' that- Robert Burns' ode to humanity

Lionel McClellend of Moffat performs his own version of the famous Robert Burns ode to humanity.

A man is one who stops to help another without a second thought. A man is one who works for his family and friends without a care in his heart. A man is one gives to all and fights for what is right. A man looks upon many things in this life with a faith that burns deep in the soul. The trick in this life is learning what a man should be not what society has made them become. And with all this a man is an honest man who's word is always enough.

Is there for honest poverty
That hangs his head, an' a' that
The coward slave, we pass him by
We dare be poor for a' that
For a' that, an' a' that
The rank is but the guinea's stamp
The man's the gowd(gold) for a' that
What though on hamely(homely) fare we dine
Wear hoddin grey(course wollen cloth), an' a' that
Gie(give) fools their silks, and knaves their wine
A man's a man, for a' that
For a' that, an' a' that
Their tinsel show an' a' that
The honest man, though e'er sae poor
Is king o' men for a' that
Ye see yon birkie(fellow) ca'd a lord
Wha struts an' stares an' a' that
Tho' hundreds worship at his word
He's but a coof(fool) for a' that
For a' that, an' a' that
The man o' independent mind
He looks an' laughs at a' that
A prince can mak'(make) a belted knight
A marquise, duke, an' a' that
But an honest man's aboon( above) his might
Gude(good) faith, he maunna( must not) fa' that
For a' that an' a' that
Their dignities an' a' that
The pith o' sense an' pride o' worth
Are higher rank that a' that
Then let us pray that come it may
(as come it will for a' that)
That Sense and Worth, o'er a' the earth
Shall bear the gree( have priority) an' a' that
For a' that an' a' that
It's coming yet for a' that
That man to man, the world o'er
Shall brithers( brothers) be for a' that

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[taragolden]

happy robert burns day, all my wonderful socttish friends! i wish i was there with you eating a veggie haggis, but alas, im suffering in the tropical sun here on the big island of hawaii instead..

[jockmcconn]

Hello TG just to tell you our rendition of "A man's a man..." (modelled on Lionel's version) went down a storm at last weekend's family gathering in Cape Town. There may well be a posting on Youtube showing us in action, so watch out for it. Hope we did it justice!

[taragolden]

hey jockconn, thanks for letting me know. im looking forward to seeing it and hope you will post it as a video response.

[jockmcconn]

Brilliant! I have a brother who's celebrating his 60th soon and this video has inspired myself, another brother & our sister to serenade him with "A man's a man..." at the party. The final words ("That Man to Man, the world o'er,/Shall brothers be for a' that") are particularly apt. Let's hope we can do it justice!

[taragolden]

hey jockmconn, thanks for the comment.. i was glad to hear you found our work inspiring, and would appreciate having you as a subscriber.. i do have two other robert burns songs posted... all my best to your brother for a great birthday.

[bloobear1]

Well done Lionel. Being a fellow Scot it's good to hear a Scots song being performed properly. Usually it's by Americans that get Irish mixed up with Scots :-) Great stuff

[rainybeetle]

The true spirit of Burns... a wee man in his kitchen getting annoyed about the 'high heid yins'.

The haggis munching, fancy party goers will never understand the true spirit of this great nation. Great version of my favourite song mate.

[MaggieWestBean]

Wha's like us? De'il the yin!

Appalachian Dave

[songwritersofscotlan]

great version loved this i am going to add this to my songwriters of scotland page please sub back im trying to link as many scottish guitar singers as possible

[BRUCE1314]

I have just learned of Lionels passing. I have many great memories of Lionels music, stories, poems and his company in places like Tarbert, Carrbridge, Callander and others. RIP Big Man!!

[bossou5555]

thanks for keeping his tune up.

[Lleldorynix]

rip my friend

[DugEatinBeetroot]

ive commented at least a year before, but had to comment again - your fantastic... and robert burns... I am not educated enough despite an honours in engineering to describe what he has done for me

[JUST1NVIV]

always knew a part of me wold always love a part of you Lionel, just didn't bargain for it being such a big part! At least i can still see you whenever i like...here on youtube, the wonders of technology eh! miss you, Fi xxx

[Piebochan]

Aw no... I'm so sad to hear about Lionel's passing! Rest in Peace Lionel!

[Blether333]

Well sung. Full of the passion that the song needs.