Farewell, my lovely
All on the salt sea I am bound for to go;
But let my long absence be no trouble to you,
For I shall return in the spring, as you know.
Like some pretty little sea boy, I will dress and go with you
In the deepest of danger, I will stand as your friend;
In the cold stormy weather, when the winds are a-blowing,
My dear I’ll be willing to wait upon you then.
Well, your pretty little hands they can’t handle our tackle,
And your dainty little feet on our topmast can’t go;
And the cold stormy weather, love, you can’t well endure,
I would have you ashore, when the raging winds do blow.
So fare you well my lovely Nancy, since it’s now I must leave you,
All on the salt sea I am bound for to go;
But you must be safe, and be loyal and constant,
For I shall return in the spring, as you know.
Por Ian Campbell en: spotify:track:4BakZIJDbWh5fYxODgS2GS
Partitura: http://www.stolaf.edu/people/hend/songs/LovelyNancy.html
