《The Sea-Apprentice Boy》歌词

[00:00:00] The Sea-Apprentice Boy-Altan

[00:00:09] When first I went a sea-apprentice bound

[00:00:15] I sailed the salt seas all 'round and 'round

[00:00:21] I scarce had sailed a voyage but one

[00:00:27] When I fell in love with my charming Anne

[00:00:34] I went to my captain both stout and bold

[00:00:40] And unto him my secret told

[00:00:46] I love yon lass as I love my life

[00:00:52] What would I give if she were my wife?

[00:00:58] Well, the captain said, "You're a foolish boy

[00:01:04] For to court a girl that you'll ne'er enjoy

[00:01:10] For she'll have lovers while you're at sea

[00:01:17] And she'll be married e're you'll be free"

[00:01:29] Well, I don't know but I'll go and try

[00:01:35] For she might fancy an apprentice boy

[00:01:41] And she might alter her mind for me

[00:01:47] And wait on me until I be free

[00:01:53] Well, I bought her ribbons, I bought her gloves

[00:01:59] These things to prove of a heart that loves

[00:02:05] She accepted all and she was not shy

[00:02:12] And she vowed to wait for her apprentice boy

[00:02:39] When my ship is anchored and my work is over

[00:02:45] I'll steer my barque for sweet Erin's shore

[00:02:51] In my native country, my love I'll enjoy

[00:02:57] And she'll welcome home her apprentice boy

[00:03:03] So come all you sea-apprentices where e'er you be

[00:03:09] Never slight your true love while you're at sea

[00:03:15] Just love her as you love your life

[00:03:21] And she'll consent to become your wife