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E A E
We’ve been fishing since morning early
A B7
When the sun first shone on the sea
E A E
We’ve a fine catch of lythe and glashan
A B7
Six wee codlings for Friday’s tea
[Chorus]
E A E
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
A B7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
E A E
With a north wind to drive us homeward
A B7
What care we for the wind or spray
[Verse]
E A E
It’s a life for a man of freedom
A B7
With a good boat and trusty crew
E A E
And the sea is his realm and kingdom
A B7
With the wild seals and gannets too
[Chorus]
E A E
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
A B7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
E A E
With a north wind to drive us homeward
A B7
What care we for the wind or spray
[Verse]
E A E
We’ll be home by the evening, surely
A B7
Down the coast and the ebbing tide
E A E
We’ll be greeted by Henry Andy
A B7
For a pint or two down in McBrides
[Chorus]
E A E
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
A B7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
E A E
With a north wind to drive us homeward
A B7
What care we for the wind or spray