Verse
G C G
We’ve been fishing since morning early
C D7
When the sun first shone on the sea
G C G
We’ve a fine catch of lythe and glashan
C D7
Six wee codlings for Friday’s tea
[Chorus]
G C G
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
C D7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
G C G
With a north wind to drive us homeward
C D7
What care we for the wind or spray
[Verse]
G C G
It’s a life for a man of freedom
C D7
With a good boat and trusty crew
G C G
And the sea is his realm and kingdom
C D7
With the wild seals and gannets too
[Chorus]
G C G
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
C D7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
G C G
With a north wind to drive us homeward
C D7
What care we for the wind or spray
[Verse]
G C G
We’ll be home by the evening, surely
C D7
Down the coast and the ebbing tide
G C G
We’ll be greeted by Henry Andy
C D7
For a pint or two down in McBrides
[Chorus]
G C G
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
C D7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
G C G
With a north wind to drive us homeward
C D7
What care we for the wind or spray