MARINER BOY
As recorded by Amble
(2023 release)
Capo 6th fret
[Verse 1]
GSaving my flowers away for you
GThough it's homeward
DI know I should be
GThe Summer has gone
GAnd the birds they have flown
C D EmOn the winds of the migrating seas
C D GOn the winds of the migrating seas
[Verse 2]
GThe captain he asked me
GOn a cold winter's eve
GIs it married you're intending to be
GIs there love at the door
GA'waiting at the shore
C D EmWith a candle and babe on her sleeve
C D GA candle and babe on her sleeve
[Interlude]
G C D Em C D G
[Verse 3]
GYes and then no sir
GI did reply
GThere's no Bonny lass
GWaiting for me
GIf I had but one
GI would lay down my folly
C D EmAnd not be gone fishing with thee
C D GAnd not be gone fishing with thee
[Verse 4]
GTwo years ago
GThere came to the show
GA fair maiden courtin' for me
GWe had it won
GWith the ring and the money
C D EmBut she wallowed in pity for me
C GShe said a mariner boy's never free
[Interlude]
G C D Em C D G
[Verse 5]
GIt's often the day
GSitting up on the waves
GThat I wish I could then see her face
GThe dark hair entwined
GDown her magical spine
C D EmBut I'll always remember her name
GYes, I'll always remember her name
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