Verse
A D A
We’ve been fishing since morning early
D E7
When the sun first shone on the sea
A D A
We’ve a fine catch of lythe and glashan
D E7
Six wee codlings for Friday’s tea
[Chorus]
A D A
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
D E7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
A D A
With a north wind to drive us homeward
D E7
What care we for the wind or spray
[Verse]
A D A
It’s a life for a man of freedom
D E7
With a good boat and trusty crew
A D A
And the sea is his realm and kingdom
D E7
With the wild seals and gannets too
[Chorus]
A D A
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
D E7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
A D A
With a north wind to drive us homeward
D E7
What care we for the wind or spray
[Verse]
A D A
We’ll be home by the evening, surely
D E7
Down the coast and the ebbing tide
A D A
We’ll be greeted by Henry Andy
D E7
For a pint or two down in McBrides
[Chorus]
A D A
Sailling southwards from Rathlin Island
D E7
Past Fair Head and by Murlough Bay
A D A
With a north wind to drive us homeward
D E7
What care we for the wind or spray