-
Title
-
Bold fisherman
-
Singer
-
Harvey, Henry [Wassail]
-
Song Lyrics
-
Verse 1
As I walked out one May morning,
Down by the river side;
‘Twas there I saw a bold fisherman,
Come rowing down the tide.
Verse 2
‘Good morning to you, bold fisherman,
How came you fishing here?’
‘I came a-fishing for you, my love,
All down this river clear.
Verse 3
Then he rowed his boat unto the shore,
And to the maid he went;
He took her by the lily white hand,
Which was his full intent.
Verse 4
Then he pulled off his morning gown,
And laid it on the ground;
And there she saw three chains of gold,
All hanging round and round.
Verse 5
Then she on her bended knees did fall,
Saying - ‘Lord, have mercy on me,
For calling you a bold fisherman,
All on those briny seas.’
Verse 6
‘Rise up, rise up, my pretty fair maid,
And go along with me;
There’s not one word that you have spoke,
That’s least offended me.’
Verse 7
‘Stop till I get to my father’s gate,
And married we shall be;
Married I say, without delay,
And married we shall be.’
Verse 8
Then he took her to his father’s hall,
And married her the next day;
And now she has her bold fisherman,
To row her down the sea.
