I shipped on board to serve my king
I left my dearest dear behind
She oft' times swore her heart was mine
verse 1
?If ever I marry, you'll be the man"
A thousand vows so long and sweet
Saying, "We'll be married when next we meet"
verse 2
I could not find one moment's ease
In thinking of my dearest dear
And never a word from her could I hear
verse 3
At last we sailed into Glasgow town
I strode the streets both up and down
Inquiring for my dearest dear
And never a word from her could I hear
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And loudly for my love did call
?My daughter's married, she's a rich man's wife
She?s wed to another, much better for life"
Verse 5
I'm sure I'll stay on land no more
I'll sail the sea till the day I die
I'll break the waves rolling mountains high