The Sea-Apprentice Boy-Altan

[ti:The Sea-Apprentice Boy] [ar:Altan] [al:The Blue Idol] [by:] [offset:0] [00:00.00]The Sea-Apprentice Boy - Altan [00:09.29]When first I went a sea apprentice bound [00:15.66]I sailed the salt seas all 'round and 'round [00:21.80]I scarce had sailed a voyage but one [00:28.07]When I fell in love with my charming Anne [00:33.54] [00:34.29]I went to my captain both stout and bold [00:40.40]And unto him my secret told [00:46.73]I love yon lass as I love my life [00:52.78]What would I give if she were my wife [00:58.92]Well the captain said you're a foolish boy [01:05.01]For to court a girl that you'll ne'er enjoy [01:11.28]For she'll have lovers while you're at sea [01:17.37]And she'll be married e're you'll be free [01:25.32] [01:29.74]Well I don't know but I'll go and try [01:35.84]For she might fancy an apprentice boy [01:41.96]And she might alter her mind for me [01:48.06]And wait on me until I be free [01:54.06]Well I bought her ribbons I bought her gloves [02:00.12]These things to prove of a heart that loves [02:06.14]She accepted all and she was not shy [02:12.26]And she vowed to wait for her apprentice boy [02:19.40] [02:39.32]When my ship is anchored and my work is over [02:45.38]I'll steer my barque for sweet erin's shore [02:51.46]In my native country my love I'll enjoy [02:57.58]And she'll welcome home her apprentice boy [03:03.70]So come all you sea apprentices where e're you be [03:09.76]Never slight your true love while you're at sea [03:15.84]Just love her as you love your life [03:22.07]And she'll consent to become your wife