So Early, Early in the Spring

So early, early in the spring

I shipped on board to serve my king

I left my dearest dear behind

She oft' times swore her heart was mine

My love she takes me by the hand

"If ever I marry, you'll be the man"

A thousand vows so long and sweet

Sayin' "we'll be married when next we meet"

And all the time I sailed the seas

I could not find one moment's ease

In thinkin of my dearest dear

And never a word from her could I hear

At last we sailed into Glasgow town

I strode the streets both up and down

Inquiring for my dearest dear

And never a word from her could I hear

I went straightway to her father's hall

And loudly for my love did call

"My daughter's married, she's a rich man's wife

She's wed to another, much better for life"

If the girl is married that I adore

I'm sure I'll stay on land no more

I'll sail the sea till the day I die

I'll break the waves rollin' mountains high