"FISHERMAN'S FAREWELL"

I'm Sailing today love
For the north fishing grounds
And while I'm away love
Keep the home fires sound
As we lay here together
And our hearts are entwined
Think of me tomorrow
Let me stay on your mind


The children are sleeping love
Lying warm in their beds
I'll stop and I'll bless them
Kiss their curly heads
These moments of parting
To a fisherman like me
Makes me often wonder
Why I e're put to sea

For the sky it is blue love and so is the sea
And the birds on their wing love seem lonely like me
Ah but soon I'll be with you in a few days or so
And to these rough icy waters no more will I go


Now your arms are around me love
For ome more embrace
I gently caress you
I kiss your sweet face
Although I must go now
Take my leave of the shore
Meet me at the dockside
When I sail home once more

Jim Pittman (Starb'ard Side)