Farewell lovely Nancy lyrics

Farewell, my dearest Nancy,

Since I must now leave you;

Unto the salt seas

I am bound for to go;

But let my long absence

Be no trouble to you,

For I shall return

In the spring, as you know.

Like some pretty little sea boy,

I will dress and go with you;

In the deepest of danger,

I shall stand your friend;

In the cold stormy weather,

When the winds are a blowing;

My dear, I shall be willing

To wait on you then.

Your pretty little hands,

Can't handle our tackle,

And your pretty little feet

On our top mast can't go;

And the cold stormy weather,

Love, you ne'er can endure,

Therefore, dearest Nancy,

To the seas do not go.

So farewell, my dearest Nancy,

Since I must now leave you;

Unto the salt seas

I am bound for to go,

Where the winds do blow high

And the seas loud do roar;

So may yourself contented;

Be kind and stay on shore.