The Faithful Sailor Boy/ Sailors Farewell

Lyrics courtesy of www.sailorsongs.com

Twas on a dark and stormy night

The snow lay on the ground

A sailor boy stood on the deck

The ship was outward bound

His sweetheart standing by his side

Shed many a bitter tear

At last he pressed her to his heart

And whispered in her ear

CHORUS

Farewell, farewell, my own true love;

This parting gives me pain.

You'll be my own, my guiding star

Until I return again.

My thought shall be of you, my love,

While storms are raging high.

So fare you well!

Remember me, Your faithful sailor boy.

'Twas in a gale that ship set-sail

The girl still standing by

She watched the ship clear out of sight

While tears bedimmed her eyes

She prayed to God in heaven above

To guide him on his way

The parting words her lover spoke

Re-echoed down the bay...(First CHORUS)

Lyrics courtesy of www.sailorsongs.com