MudGuard, I've always heard that line as "I wish I was far away in England". If, as the DT suggests, this song is from Nova Scotia, there is a certain logic in the next line ("Far across the briny sea"). Regards Walrus
I've always heard that line as "I wish I was far away in England".
If, as the DT suggests, this song is from Nova Scotia, there is a certain logic in the next line ("Far across the briny sea").
Regards
Walrus