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[Verse 1]

So early, early in the spring 
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I shipped on board to serve my king 

I left my dearest dear behind 
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She oft' times swore her heart was mine


[Verse 2]

My love she takes me by the hand 
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“If ever I marry, you'll be the man" 

A thousand vows so long and sweet 
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Saying, "We'll be married when next we meet" 


[Verse 3]

And all the time I sailed the seas 
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I could not find one moment's ease 

In thinking of my dearest dear 
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And never a word from her could I hear 


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[Verse 4]

At last we sailed into Glasgow town 
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I strode the streets both up and down 

Inquiring for my dearest dear 
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And never a word from her could I hear 


[Verse 5]

I went straightway to her father's hall 
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And loudly for my love did call 

“My daughter's married, she's a rich man's wife 
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She’s wed to another, much better for life" 


[Verse 6]

If the girl is married that I adore 
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I'm sure I'll stay on land no more 

I'll sail the sea till the day I die 
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I'll break the waves rolling mountains high