Maiden did cry, Now she robbed them of wealth, and she robbed them. She sand so sweet, gentile and complete, She sang all the sea men to sleep, She sang all the sea men to sleep. But I deluded your crew and likewise yourself too, Captain, now I'm a maid on me rocky old shore. And the sailors all wished that that sweet maid was there, How the sailors all wished she was there. For I've robbed you of silver and I've robbed you of gold. Lomax-FSNA 73, "The Maid on the Shore" (1 text, 1 tune) {Bronson's #29}. And the weather be steady and fair o. Note for non-Italian users: Sorry, though the interface of this website is translated into English, most commentaries and biographies are in Italian and/or in other languages like French, German, Spanish, Russian etc. There [2m]is a young [1]maiden, she [6m]lives all a-[2m]lone. Farewell to all sorrow and care-o. Mainly Norfolk: [Fair] Maid on the Shore / The Mermaid.
FOUND IN: US(MA, NE, NW, So, SW) Canada(Mar, Newf) Ireland. Homeward Bound, Revels 2002, CD (2002), trk# 4. Traditional Ballad Index: Maid on the Shore, The (The Fair Maid by the Sea Shore; The Sea Captain) [Laws K27]. Originating from around Newfoundland and New England, this song, like many of the inhabitants of that territory, has its roots deep in Gaelic tradition. Minimum order of 6 copies for a short time (normally the minimum is 12 copies). To see her get away with her beauty so gay Don't I wish that I had her once more. " There are similar stories to this song in other folk traditions but this one seems to have the most preference; the kidnapping of the virtuous young girl/lady with the purpose of sex or even marriage, yet she outwits the villain with her charm and cleverness.
Cazden, Norman, / Folk Songs of the Catskills, SUNY Press, sof (1982), p280/# 75A [1940s]. This page checks to see if it's really you sending the requests, and not a robot. Shes so pretty and neat shes so sweet and complete. Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography: Style: MLA Chicago APA. Kerr, Sandra and Nancy. She sang to them sweetly, so neat and completely, Sang sailors and captain to sleep-o, Sang sailors and captain to sleep. This young captain did cry, "If I can't have that maid on the shore, the shore, This captain had silver and this captain had gold, This captain had fine costly ware-o.
Sandra and Nancy Kerr sing The Maid on the Shore. VANCOUVER YOUTH CHOIR SERIES. "Well I have got silver and I have got gold. EARLIEST DATE: 1828 (Lyle-Crawfurd2).
And there was a sea-captain who ploughed the salt seas, He had sailed the salt seas all around, 0, This beautiful maiden he chanced for to spy, "Don't I wish that I had her on board. 2x) The captain he poured out the richery wine That sparked so bright and so clear-o Saying "First you will lie in my arms all this night, And then I'll hand you to my crew my crew" (2x) "Oh thank you, oh thank you, " this maiden replied "That's just what I've been waiting for-o. As she walked all alone on the shore, the shore, It's of a sea-captain who sailed a fine ship, The weather was pleasant and clear-O. Rm - Cutting Down Broom. To row herself back to the shore. If they'll bring me from the shore. 4) Mainly Norfolk (lyrics and info). And paddled her way to the shore, shore, shore... Me men must be crazy, me men must be mad.
For to roam once again on the shore. Saying "Fair you well sorrow and care and care. " And yonder she stands all alone on the strand. John Renbourn noted: For once the young woman gets the better of the situation.
Traditional & Folk Songs with lyrics, midis & Mp3. Record: Stan Rogers, Fogarty's Cove. She sat herself down in his cabin below. The captain he's set down a chair-o. And you should have known me before-o.