This is a fine song.

I'd only previously heard the Dubliners version along with the reel on the end.

Someone played the reel in the sesh last night, & it prompted me to seek out the song as a poss addition to my repertoire.

Surprised to find its a Dave Mallet composition, tho' it fits as its a Newfoundland theme.

Also just listened to John Denver's version & 'tho its a lot different to the Dubs, its reely good & much more appropriate, given a north American lilt!

Here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQsVQDQHtnM