| I courted a sailor for six months and many,
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| I courted a sailor, now he’s far from me.
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| I courted a sailor for six months and many,
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| I courted a sailor, now he’s far from me.
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| On a fine summer’s evening he said his heart was grieving
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| On a fine summer’s evening these words he said to me CHORUS
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| Oh I’m bound for the waves, the waves dearest Annie,
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| I’m bound for the waves, the waves upon the sea.
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| Oh I’m bound for the waves, the waves dearest Annie,
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| I’m bound for the waves, the captain calleth me.
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| Me heart has been yours now for six months and many,
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| Me heart has been yours now and will always remain.
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| Me heart has been yours now for six months and many,
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| Me heart has been yours now and will always remain.
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| Take with you me ring and me heart you’ll always bring,
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| Take with you me ring when you sail away to sea.
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| I’ll wait for me sailor for six months and many,
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| I’ll wait for me sailor till he comes home from sea.
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| I’ll wait for me sailor for six months and many,
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| I’ll wait for me sailor till he comes home from sea.
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| I’ll wait for you me dear, for time we’ll know no fear.
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| I’ll wait for you me dear till you come home from the sea.
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| CHORUS
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| I’ve married me sailor for six months and many,
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| I’ve married me sailor now he’s safe with me.
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| I’ve married me sailor for six months and many,
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| I’ve married me sailor no more he’ll say to me CHORUS |