
Date of issue: 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 |
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