Verse
D G D
We’ve been fishing since morning early
G A7
When the sun first shone on the sea
D G D
We’ve a fine catch of lythe and glashan
G A7
Six wee codlings for Friday’s tea
[Chorus]
D G D
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
G A7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
D G D
With a north wind to drive us homeward
G A7
What care we for the wind or spray
[Verse]
D G D
It’s a life for a man of freedom
G A7
With a good boat and trusty crew
D G D
And the sea is his realm and kingdom
G A7
With the wild seals and gannets too
[Chorus]
D G D
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
G A7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
D G D
With a north wind to drive us homeward
G A7
What care we for the wind or spray
[Verse]
D G D
We’ll be home by the evening, surely
G A7
Down the coast and the ebbing tide
D G D
We’ll be greeted by Henry Andy
G A7
For a pint or two down in McBrides
[Chorus]
D G D
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
G A7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
D G D
With a north wind to drive us homeward
G A7
What care we for the wind or spray