The Dark And Rolling Sea Lyrics

The Dark And Rolling Sea lyrics

Oh you slipped away from the harbour side

 In the morning bright and clear

 And your sails were filled with the rising wind

 And you laughed for all to hear

 But you never glanced at the ragged dance

 Of yoour lovers on the quai

 Don't call on them when the winds rise high

 On the dark and rolling sea

 

 Oh you set your course for the furthest shores

 And you never once looked back

 And the flag you flew was a pirate cross

 On a field of velvet black

 And those landsmen who you but lately knew

 Were left stranded on the lea

 Don't call on them when the storm clouds rise

 On the dark and rolling sea

 

 Oh I have no need of a chart or creed

 You told your waiting crew

 For the winds of chance, they will bear us straight

 And you spoke as though you knew

 So you paid no mind to the warning signs

 As you gave your words so free

 Don't change your tack when the timbers crack

 On the dark and rolling sea

 

 Now the thunder rails in the great mainsails

 And the stars desert the skies

 and the rigging strains as the hands of rain

 Reach down to wash your eyes

 And your oarsmen stands with his knife in hand

 And his eyes spell mutiny

 Don't call my name when your ship goes down

 On the dark and rolling sea

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