Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song The Sea-Apprentice Boy , by - Altan. Song from the album The Blue Idol, in the genre Кельтская музыкаRelease date: 31.12.2001
Record label: Virgin
Song language: English
The Sea-Apprentice Boy |
| When first I went a sea-apprentice bound |
| I sailed the salt seas all 'round and 'round |
| I scarce had sailed a voyage but one |
| When I fell in love with my charming Anne |
| I went to my captain both stout and bold |
| And unto him my secret told |
| I love yon lass as I love my life |
| What would I give if she were my wife? |
| Well, the captain said, «You're a foolish boy |
| For to court a girl that you’ll ne’er enjoy |
| For she’ll have lovers while you’re at sea |
| And she’ll be married e’re you’ll be free» |
| Well, I don’t know but I’ll go and try |
| For she might fancy an apprentice boy |
| And she might alter her mind for me And wait on me until I be free |
| Well, I bought her ribbons, I bought her gloves |
| These things to prove of a heart that loves |
| She accepted all and she was not shy |
| And she vowed to wait for her apprentice boy |
| When my ship is anchored and my work is over |
| I’ll steer my barque for sweet Erin’s shore |
| In my native country, my love I’ll enjoy |
| And she’ll welcome home her apprentice boy |
| So come all you sea-apprentices where e’er you be Never slight your true love while you’re at sea |
| Just love her as you love your life |
| And she’ll consent to become your wife |