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B E B
We’ve been fishing since morning early
E F#7
When the sun first shone on the sea
B E B
We’ve a fine catch of lythe and glashan
E F#7
Six wee codlings for Friday’s tea
[Chorus]
B E B
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
E F#7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
B E B
With a north wind to drive us homeward
E F#7
What care we for the wind or spray
[Verse]
B E B
It’s a life for a man of freedom
E F#7
With a good boat and trusty crew
B E B
And the sea is his realm and kingdom
E F#7
With the wild seals and gannets too
[Chorus]
B E B
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
E F#7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
B E B
With a north wind to drive us homeward
E F#7
What care we for the wind or spray
[Verse]
B E B
We’ll be home by the evening, surely
E F#7
Down the coast and the ebbing tide
B E B
We’ll be greeted by Henry Andy
E F#7
For a pint or two down in McBrides
[Chorus]
B E B
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
E F#7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
B E B
With a north wind to drive us homeward
E F#7
What care we for the wind or spray