Verse
F A# F
We’ve been fishing since morning early
A# C7
When the sun first shone on the sea
F A# F
We’ve a fine catch of lythe and glashan
A# C7
Six wee codlings for Friday’s tea
[Chorus]
F A# F
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
A# C7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
F A# F
With a north wind to drive us homeward
A# C7
What care we for the wind or spray
[Verse]
F A# F
It’s a life for a man of freedom
A# C7
With a good boat and trusty crew
F A# F
And the sea is his realm and kingdom
A# C7
With the wild seals and gannets too
[Chorus]
F A# F
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
A# C7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
F A# F
With a north wind to drive us homeward
A# C7
What care we for the wind or spray
[Verse]
F A# F
We’ll be home by the evening, surely
A# C7
Down the coast and the ebbing tide
F A# F
We’ll be greeted by Henry Andy
A# C7
For a pint or two down in McBrides
[Chorus]
F A# F
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
A# C7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
F A# F
With a north wind to drive us homeward
A# C7
What care we for the wind or spray