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It was pleasant and delightful one midsummer's morn
When the fields and the meadows were all covered in corn
And the blackbirds and thrushes sang on every green spray
And the larks they sang melodious at the dawning of the day
And the larks they sang melodious (3x) at the dawning of the day.
A sailor and his true love were a'walking one day.
Said the sailor to his truelove "I am bound far away.
I am bound for the East Indies where the load cannons roar
And I'm going to leave my Nancy, she's the girl that I adore.
And I'm going to leave my Nancy (3x), she's the girl that I adore."
Said the sailor to his true love "Now I must be on me way
For the topsail is hoisted and the anchor aweigh
And me big ship she lies waiting for the next flowing tide
And if ever I return again, I will make you me bride
And if ever I return again (3x), I will make you me bride."
Then the ring from off her finger she instantly drew
Saying, "Take this dear William and my heart will go too"
And as he stood embracing her tears from her eyes fell
Saying, "May I go along with you", "O no, my love, farewell"
Saying, "May I go along with you" (3x), "O no, my love, farewell."
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