Verse
C F C
We’ve been fishing since morning early
F G7
When the sun first shone on the sea
C F C
We’ve a fine catch of lythe and glashan
F G7
Six wee codlings for Friday’s tea
[Chorus]
C F C
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
F G7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
C F C
With a north wind to drive us homeward
F G7
What care we for the wind or spray
[Verse]
C F C
It’s a life for a man of freedom
F G7
With a good boat and trusty crew
C F C
And the sea is his realm and kingdom
F G7
With the wild seals and gannets too
[Chorus]
C F C
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
F G7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
C F C
With a north wind to drive us homeward
F G7
What care we for the wind or spray
[Verse]
C F C
We’ll be home by the evening, surely
F G7
Down the coast and the ebbing tide
C F C
We’ll be greeted by Henry Andy
F G7
For a pint or two down in McBrides
[Chorus]
C F C
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
F G7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
C F C
With a north wind to drive us homeward
F G7
What care we for the wind or spray