If I Were a Blackbird
If I Were a Blackbird
Traditional Song
I am a young maiden and my story is sad
For once I was courted by a brave sailor lad.
He courted me strongly by night and by day
But now my dear sailor has gone far away.
(Chorus)
If I were a blackbird, I'd whistle and sing
And I'd follow the ship that my true love sails in
And on the top rigging I'd there build my nest
And I'd pillow my head on his lily white breast.
He promised to take me to Donnybrook fair
To buy me red ribbons to tie up my hair
And when he'd return from the ocean so wide
He'd take me and make me his own loving bride.
(Chorus)
His parents they slight me and will not agree
That me and my sailor boy married will be
But when he comes home, I will greet him with joy
And I'll take to my heart my dear sailor boy
(Chorus)
Thanks!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Thanks and Acknowledgements
Many thanks to Gracie Gralike for the illustration.
